Julia Rhode

With the new year fast approaching, many people are eager to find a fitness plan that will help them start 2017 on a healthy note. Though there are certainly many options out there for weight loss, the Pure Fat Loss Challenge offers a unique approach...

Despite the cold, Santa Claus, hot chocolate, and cookies brought out roughly 150 runners to the Exploring Duneland: North Pole Edition 5K/10K run and 2k walk. Click here for more photos! The race was the finale of a five-part series, which began in...

The Chesterton European Market is a routine for many people of not only Chesterton, but all of Northwest Indiana. As winter takes over the region, these devoted shoppers have to say goodbye to Saturday morning strolls on Broadway and Third Street....

Before the turkey comes out of the oven and the pumpkin pie is devoured, families and friends of Northwest Indiana partake in a Thanksgiving tradition that promotes community-wide health. The 14th annual Turkey Trot, hosted by Porter-Starke Services,...

The Northwest Indiana Breast Care Center is frequently hosting events to educate the community on the dangers of cancer and the importance of yearly screenings. On Thursday night, they teamed up with People Helping People Agency (PHP) for the...

If you have ever heard the word “syllabi” proudly shouted while you wander the halls of Valparaiso High School, Ben Lieske is more than likely to blame. His tradition of excitedly sharing his favorite word with his students on the first day of...

Most members of the community are familiar with the great work Housing Opportunities (HO) and Project Neighbors (PN) do for the people of Valparaiso and surrounding towns. Their most recent project, Park Place, is currently under way, attracting...

With the fall weather upon us, many seniors are realizing that their time in high school is slowly coming to an end. For some, this realization might lead to frantic attempts to make these last few grading periods count. For one La Porte High School...

On Wednesday night, the Portage community gathered in support of the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana's Portage Backpack Program. Through ticket sales and a silent auction, guests were able to fund a program that supplies children with the thing they...

With school in full swing and summer turning to fall, it is easy to feel as though the fun and games are over. At Zao Island, however, the fun is just getting started. Everything you love about the recreational center is still there, but renovations...