Beer and wine were in abundance at this year’s Portage Township Education Foundation Brewfest in Woodland Park in Portage. April 15 was the 10th anniversary of the event, a fundraiser for the Foundation that awards grants to Portage schools. Click...
Read MoreMichael Radford Takes Title “President Mr. VHS” at Mr. VHS Competition
Mr. VHS is a time honored tradition at Valparaiso High School, but with this year’s pageant modeled after the country’s current election season 18 senior boys were competing to be crowned President Mr. VHS. Participants were sponsored by their...
Read MoreKelsey’s Steak House Hosts Wonderful Wine Tasting and Dinner
The rain may have been coming down outside, but inside Kelsey’s Steak House the only thing pouring was the wine. On March 30, the restaurant held its first wine tasting event. Attendees were invited to the bar area to sample a wide range of reds,...
Read MoreDuneland Chamber of Commerce Holds First Annual Corkscrew and Brew
Spirits were high at Thomas Centennial Park in Chesterton on March 19. The Duneland Chamber of Commerce put on their first annual Corkscrew & Brew. “We wanted to liven up the downtown a little,” said Maura Durham, Duneland Chamber of Commerce...
Read MoreMethodist Hospitals Celebrates Employees at 2016 Service Awards
“Recognition is important for any organization,” said Raymond Grady, CEO of Methodist Hospitals, at the 2016 Service Awards. Held at Avalon Manor on March 18, the banquet was an opportunity for Methodist Hospitals to honor its employees for their...
Read MoreLa Porte County Non Profits Receive Grants Through MCCEC Charity Event
Gratitude and excitement filled the air at the Stardust Event Center inside Blue Chip Casino on March 16 as the Michigan City Community Enrichment Corporation (MCCEC) gave out grants to local nonprofits. Over $650,000 was awarded to 44 local...
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