Looking for something that the whole family can enjoy? Well, look no further than the Porter County Fair. You want rides? There are all sorts of fast, twisting, topsy-turvy, stomach-dropping structures for the thrill-seekers. Animals? The 4-H...
Caitlin Vanlaningham
Boys & Girls Club Gets Well Deserved Makeover, Thanks to NIPSCO
There was reason to party at the Boys & Girls Club in Portage, thanks was a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the renovations that were generously provided by NIPSCO. One of the gyms was renovated with a brand new floor, and both gyms along...
32nd Annual Boys & Girls Club Golf Outing a Hit
The weather was perfect, the drinks were cold and the game was on at the 32nd annual Boys & Girls Club Golf Outing today in Valparaiso. The outing was held at Forest Park Golf Course, which has been around for over 90 years and is a favorite...
First Hole-in-One Ever at Boys & Girls Annual Golf Outing
One lucky golfer got a hole-in-one at the 32nd Annual Boys & Girls Golf Outing at Forest Park. Ed Malone, owner of Hooligan’s in Chesterton, was on the 17th hole of the course when he made the shot with a nine iron. The hole-in-one was not only...
Shop for a Good Cause at Vendor Walk at Portage High School
Each week on Friday nights, the west parking lot at Portage High School becomes filled with merchants of various trades for the weekly vendor night at PHS. Tents pop up and tables are set with an eclectic array of items ranging from homemade soaps to...
32nd Annual Boys & Girls Club Golf Outing a Hit
The weather was perfect, the drinks were cold and the game was on at the 32nd annual Boys & Girls Club Golf Outing today in Valparaiso. The outing was held at Forest Park Golf Course, which has been around for over 90 years and is a favorite...
Dinner with Scoopie is a Delightful and Delicious Time
It was a very special night at Culver’s in Valparaiso on Sunday. The new Scoopie mascot was unveiled for the first time. To celebrate, the eatery threw a party! Dinner With Scoopie was held Sunday July 8, 2012 from 5-7pm in the festively decorated...
Onlookers Pack Sidewalks for LaPorte Jaycees Independence Day Parade
Despite the outrageous record breaking temperatures, the sidewalks of downtown LaPorte were packed with onlookers determined to participate in the tradition of the 66th Annual LaPorte County Independence Day Parade, hosted by the LaPorte Jaycees. As...
July’s 2nd Saturday! Features Music Mixing Throughout Downtown LaPorte
2nd Saturdays! July will have visitors roaming and mingling through the downtown to all kinds of sounds of music and art. Several downtown businesses will remain open on July 14th from 5pm to 8pm and feature a unique musician, art or discount for 2nd...
Purdue University North Central Welcomes Traveling Veteran Wall
On July 3, the American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) along with the Traveling Vietnam Wall made their way to visit Purdue University North Central. Even before walking through the event gates, visitors stopped to take pictures of the gigantic...