Hammond city hall members gathered inside the lobby of the historic Bank Calumet building this week, for a walk-through of the offices, before being asked to put an upcoming move to a vote. Mayor McDermott has proposed moving the current city hall...
Dozens of area residents gathered in the banquet hall at the Portage Woodland Park this evening, for a Black-Tie event to celebrate the release of local author Nashanta Taylor-Weems’ debut work, From Sunrise, To Sunset: A Poetic Journey....
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." -Martin Luther King, Jr. Click here to see more photos from the event! On a bitter cold January day, nearly 100 people gathered in the...
Children filled the lobby of Nativity of Our Savior Church, all of them dressed in their Christmas best - shoes shined and hair combed - some fidgeting nervously, others laughing, but all of them eager and excited to show what they could to. Click...
Warm. Friendly. Inviting. These are the words that first come to mind when you walk into the new Valparaiso 1st Source Bank, located on 2005 LaPorte Avenue, at the roundabout of LaPorte and Sturdy Road. Curved wood and beveled glass highlight the...
There is an old and well-known proverb which reads, “Do not judge a man until you have walked a mile in his shoes.” This saying teaches compassion, empathy and seeks to encourage people to try to understand the burdens of others. The Portage...
Franciscan Hospital and Healthcare has something they want to share with the community. After 18 months of planning and hard work, the new emergency department is scheduled to open in just a few weeks. The good folks at Franciscan threw a pre-opening...
One of the most wonderful things about the Christmas season just might be the memories that it evokes. Maybe it’s the lights that we recall from Christmases past. Or the decorations – gold and silver tinsel, shiny glass ornaments, bells and...
They came from all over. They came from Valpo, from Portage, from Hobart. They came from all over the region. Young and young-at-heart, experienced runners and first-timers. The crowd swelled to nearly 400 participants for the event. Some...
Over 100 business leaders gathered Thursday night at the Radisson Star Plaza, to celebrate Northwest Indiana’s phenomenal economic strength and to discuss plans to continue the current trends for continued growth. Hosted by the Lake County Economic...