Karin Woodside

In a time where many businesses are struggling to make ends meet, Opportunity Enterprises is thriving from a balanced budget. The company recently took a look at the financial model and cut $150,000 in expenses by changing the business model to...

Dr. E. Ric Frataccia, Superintendent of Portage Township Schools, recently received the honor of being named the 2014 District 1 Superintendent of the Year by the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents. “He’s very committed to the...

Each week we will be bringing you 10 fun things to do in Northwest Indiana over the weekend, so you are never without something to do! This weekend TONS of Halloween events, a marathon, a car care event, a wine tasting, and more are all on tap for a...

Often times as one door closes, another opens. In the case of the Arc of Northwest Indiana closing all of their group homes, affecting the lives of not only those living in the homes but those providing care in the homes, Opportunity Enterprises has...

Halloween is a week away! Many communities are again offering trick-or-treat hours, along with special events to celebrate the holiday. Below are the community trick-or-treat hours for Halloween 2013! October 25th Downtown Chesterton (Indian...

A lot can happen in a decade and as they celebrate their 10 year anniversary this November, the family at VisionPoint reflects on how the company has grown over the years. Ten years ago, VisionPoint consisted of one store, one lab, with 5 employees....

Each week we will be bringing you 10 fun things to do in Northwest Indiana over the weekend, so you are never without something to do! This weekend concerts, a trunk or treat event, cowtoberfest, a harvest festival, a scary storytelling, theatrical...

Goblins and fairies and superheroes, oh my! Kids in all sorts of costumes came out to the Portage Township YMCA on October 11, 2013, for a Trick or Treat Trail Walk! The YMCA staff strung up the cobwebs, dimmed the lights, and opened the doors to the...

A police officer and his partner have a unique relationship. Often finding themselves in the midst of tense, potentially dangerous settings, they have to rely on one another to back them up, many times in life-threatening situations. For Valparaiso...

Each week we will be bringing you 10 fun things to do in Northwest Indiana over the weekend, so you are never without something to do! This weekend a car care clinic, a scream fest, an Elvis festival, a flamenco dinner, trick or treat event, fall...