In a world where there are thousands of shades of paint ranging from eggshell white to charcoal black, professional painters and consultants are in high demand. Thankfully, John Jordan, owner of CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana, strives for...
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Master Recyclers Sharon Angelina, Adele Szymanski, and Samantha Joll on Making the World a Cleaner Place
As long as humans continue to destroy the environment, there will always be a need for conscientious individuals actively seeking to make a difference. Master Recyclers Sharon Angelina, Adele Szymanski, and Samantha Joll have integrated bettering...
A Valpo Life In the Spotlight: Anne Marie Rini
Anne Marie Rini, Behavioral Treatment Specialist at Porter Starke Services, loves to give back to her community through her work. She discovered the secret to finding her perfect career; making a contribution to her community. “I think the...
Porter Country Triad and Sheriff’s Department Team Up for Project Lifesaver
Patrons of the Valparaiso Farmer’s Market were invited to participate in the 2nd annual Find-The-Sheriff event on Tuesday morning. Porter County Sheriff’s Department, local senior citizens, and volunteers from local businesses teamed up to create...
A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Alyssa Foster
La Porte High School senior, Alyssa Foster, is joining La Porte County Life as one of our #1Students! Foster’s passion for bowling and journalism was almost tangible as she spoke on her love for her extracurriculars of choice. “I was inducted...
Golfers Enjoy the Duneland Chamber of Commerce 2018 Annual Golf Outing
The smell of freshly mown grass filled the air as the sun shone down on the golfers dropping off their bags, grabbing some free coffee and doughnuts, and riding onto the Sand Creek Country Club golf course. Today, the Duneland Chamber of Commerce...
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Students Enjoy Getting Active Through Fit School Program
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (TJE) celebrated their achievement of becoming a fit school this past Wednesday. Over the course of the 2017-18 school year, the students at TJE have each walked 26.2 miles, the length of a marathon. Valparaiso...
Community Healthcare System Hosts Educational Stroke and Diabetes Fair
Attendees at the Stroke and Diabetes Awareness Fair, hosted by Community Hospital and St. Catherine Hospital, learned about the different ways that individuals can take charge of their health. The event boasted a full house of vendors and...
United Way of Porter County Annual Golf Classic 2018 Gives Back to the Community
Some people can only dream of going to work to eat fresh burgers off the grill, sample adult beverages, win prizes, and golf with some of their closest friends. The United Way of Porter County’s Annual Golf Classic: Party on the Green made...
Rosalyn Baldwin Spreads the Love During Visit to Hammond Police Department
Friday night, 8-year-old Rosalyn Baldwin visited the Hammond Police Department and did what she does best: offered hope, inspiration, and solidarity through hugs. Baldwin’s mission to visit each state in the U.S., landed her in Hammond after she...