Held at the Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor's Center in Chesterton and sponsored by the United Way Programs of La Porte, Elkhart, and Porter counties, 100 teachers from the 3 counties were present on Friday, as Candace S. Meyer, Founder & CEO,...
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St. Mary Medical Center CEO Updates Chamber on Growth, Role in Community
The Hobart Chamber of Commerce met for their monthly luncheon on Wednesday, with featured keynote speaker Janice Ryba, St. Mary CEO & Administrator. Ryba spoke to the group about the expansion of the facility and the current construction under...
Diggin’ for a Cure: Lowell Volleyball Team Wears Pink to Support Breast Cancer Awareness
In recognition of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Lowell High School Volleyball team and coaching staff, did their part to contribute to the cause! On Tuesday evening, a sea of bright pink filled the gymnasium as the Red Devils...
Fire Prevention Championed at Portage Fire Department Open House
Did you know that in 2013, there were 1,240,000 fires reported in the United States? Did you know that fires caused 3,240 civilian deaths, 15,925 civilian injuries, and $11.5 billion in property damage, and had fire departments responding to a home...
Dr. Carisse Corns Celebrated The Opening of Growing Smiles Pediatric Dental Office
Is this really a dentist office?...... Yes, but not just ANY dentist office. "Ooh, Ahh, and Wow", was the common theme among both children and adults in the standing room only crowd attending the Growing Smiles Open...
Groundbreaking Held for Central Park Plaza Expansion
It was an exciting, beautiful Monday afternoon in downtown Valparaiso as the groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Central Park Plaza expansion. John Seibert, Valpo Parks Department Director, welcomed everyone to the jubilant occasion. Along...
NIPSCO Presents 2014 Luminary Awards
State and local dignitaries, community leaders, NIPSCO staff, and award honorees were among the estimated 200 guests attending the 2014 NIPSCO Luminary Awards event on Thursday evening. Hosted by NIPSCO, the gala was held at their Merrillville...
Local Fallen Heroes Honored at Sapper Six Memorial Run
Shortly before the race was set to start, the event was threatened by a tornado warning, high winds and a sudden torrential rain. It seemed as though the race would not be happening! As the the storm quickly passed and the clouds opened up to let the...
Depth, Offseason Training Pegged as Reasons for VHS Boys Tennis Team Success
The focus and intensity were evident on the faces of the VHS Boy's Tennis team on Thursday as they prepared for the game against rival Portage. It was Senior Night, and with only 1 conference season loss thus far, the Vikings were looking to add...
VNA Lorie’s Lakeside Century Bike Ride Remembers A Dear Friend On A Beautiful Day
On a cool, crisp Saturday morning, bikers of all ages were saddled and ready to begin the ride at VNA Lorie's Lakeside Century! Beginning and finishing at the Liberty Bible Church, 824 N. Calumet, Chesterton, the ride included the beautiful...