REGIONAL Federal Credit Union sponsored the annual Popcorn Fest Cutest Baby Contest on September 3. While the contest has been going on for 36 years, REGIONAL has been sponsoring it for less than a decade. Around three weeks prior to the contest,...
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It’s the Roast with the Most with the Hobart Chamber
Those out enjoying a beautiful Sunday morning may have stopped by the Hobart Chamber of Commerce's annual pig roast for a delicious meal while helping support the Chamber at the same time. The roast was a fundraiser for the Chamber, and they had...
Northshore Marks National Health Center Week with Fun Fair
While a trip to the doctors office or dentist is not always a fun thing to do, North Shore Health Centers hosted an event to show families that they can still have fun while learning about and caring about their health. "This week is National Health...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: William Timmerman
Hopefully, hearing who this week's Portage Life in the Spotlight is will be music to your ears. William Timmerman, the one in charge of the music program at Portage schools, is the man of the week. Timmerman joined the Portage Music Program as a...
Boys and Girls Club Holds Balloon Launch for Clubs Across Northwest Indiana
While summer for some kids means trips to the beach and days at the waterpark, other children have nowhere to spend the day. To help prevent this from happening, the Boys and Girls Club tries to give children a place to go during the summer. Even...
Blackwell Named 2014 Portage High School Distinguished Young Woman
Every year, Portage holds a scholarship program for Junior girls called Distinguished Young Woman, or DYW, giving participants the opportunity to earn scholarships and strengthen and create friendships. “DYW is a program that fortifies friendships...
Portage 5th Graders Compete in Annual Track & Field Meet
Future track and field members had a chance to start their career early at the fifth grade All-District track meet. The track meet consisted of several teams made up of elementary school children. Everyone completing was in the fifth grade and...
Portage Community Members Help Neighbors with 2014 Rebuilding Together – Portage
For most teenagers, the part they love most about weekends is relaxing. However, for some teens, adults and numerous groups, this weekend went a little different. On Saturday April 26, Portage had its annual Rebuilding Together event. During this...
PHS Thespians Present “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”
Portage High School put on an impressive show at the opening night of their spring musical presentation. On Friday April 25, PHS put on their annual spring musical run by the Portage High School Thespians group. This years’ musical choice was...
City Point Church Hosts Helicopter Candy Drop at Woodland Park
To try to give kids the best start to Easter weekend as possible, City Point Church hosted a candy drop on Saturday the 19th at Woodland Park. The event started at noon with various activities the kids could participate in before the actual candy...