“Overall, my life changed the most when I found out that I was a lot stronger than what I thought I was,” said Sue Ebeltoft. Sue Ebeltoft was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin's Disease, otherwise known as Lymph Node Cancer, in 1999 at the...
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Lakeshore PAWS Teams Up with Local Organizations to Bring Companionship and Support to Veterans at 2018 Vets for Pets
Every animal deserves a warm home, sweet family, and delicious treats to look forward to every single day. At Lakeshore PAWS in Valparaiso, all of their dogs are handled with care and love but are longing for their forever, perfect home. So for...
Read MoreVera Bradley Bingo Fundraises For Local Senior Living Centers
“Bingo!” was the lively phrase that fueled the activity at Rittenhouse Village in Portage on Saturday afternoon. Residents of Rittenhouse and people of the community were welcomed to participate in the Vera Bradley Bingo event on Saturday....
Read MoreIU Northwest Chancellor’s Medallion Paves the Way Towards Student Success
On Thursday, Indiana University Northwest hosted their annual Chancellor’s Medallion ceremony at Avalon Manor in Merrillville. The Chancellor’s Medallion is the highest honor to be presented by the Chancellor of Indiana University Northwest. The...
Read MorePurdue University Northwest Cuts the Ribbon on New Community Counseling Center in Hammond
On Thursday, Purdue University Northwest held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new Community Counseling Center on Indianapolis Boulevard in Hammond. Before the building was transformed into a state of the art counseling center, it was home to a...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Dr. Michael Stephens
Dr. Michael Stephens has proudly served the students of Portage Township Schools as the Assistant Superintendent since January of 2017. He has always been a part of Portage, having grown up just south of the city. Dr. Stephens is a graduate of...
Read MoreUnited Way of Porter County and Extra Mile Fitness Welcome Region Runners to Valpo Half Marathon and 5K
On Sunday, United Way of Porter County, in partnership with Extra Mile Fitness, hosted Race the Region’s series Valpo Half Marathon and new 5K. The course ran through winding country, scenic roads of Valparaiso. All of the proceeds from the races...
Read MorePurdue University Northwest’s Late Night Madness Kicks Off Pride Basketball Season
On Thursday, Purdue University Northwest held their 6th annual Late Night Madness event to kick off the beginning of the men’s and women’s basketball season. The event started at 9pm in the Hammond campus Fitness and Recreation Center gym and was...
Read MoreStrack & Van Til and Culinary Fight Club Present Bo Jackson’s Grocery Store Blitz and Tailgate Throwdown
On Monday, Strack & Van Til in Schererville hosted the Culinary Fight Club, featuring Bo Jackson’s Grocery Store Blitz and Tailgate Throwdown. The event promoted Bo Jackson’s Signature Food Line as chefs from around the Midwest used different...
Read MorePorter County Wildlife Management Advisory Board Hosts Annual Celebration of Wildlife to Honor and Advocate for Animals
On Sunday, the Porter County Wildlife Management Advisory Board hosted their second day of the annual Celebration of Wildlife event at Sunset Hill Farm in Valparaiso. The second day of the weekend event was a Pet Rescue/Adoption day. Adoptable pets...
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