What better way is there to bolster a community spirit than with some classic revelry and everyone’s favorite food? Click here to see more photos! This year’s Bacon Fest brought the people of Portage together in Founder’s Square to eat bacon...
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A Portage Life in the Spotlight: La Verne Papich
The home of La Verne Papich is a wonderland of books, family photos, and precious heirlooms. Every piece has a story as unique as the woman herself. La Verne has spent fifty years in the education system, teaching children Faith Formation. She has...
Extra Mile Fitness Company and Running Vines Winery Teamed Up for a Stomping Good Run
For the people gathered at Extra Mile Fitness Company for tonight’s Fun Run, running is more than exercise. It is a social event complete with good news and sweet wine. Registration began at a quarter to six on Thursday, right outside the Extra...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Rachel Dorrance
An education is the greatest asset you can have. It is the foundation of your resume, a badge of honor, and an investment in your future. Most people wait until they graduate high school to seek higher education. For 17-year-old Rachel Dorrance, that...
Methodist Hosptials’ Farmer’s Market Focuses on Building Community through Healthy Eating
In June 2015, Methodist Hospitals' Northlake Campus began hosting Farmer's Markets, designed to strengthen the relationship between the hospital and the community. “It came out of Community Health Needs Assessment that we need to get more healthy...
A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Daniel Sherman
When you dedicate your life to your passions it is much easier to immerse yourself in hard work. Daniel Sherman is a busy man but he is does it out of “a love for sports and working with young people.” While his career is in law, his free time...
Lake Area United Way Holds “Canstruction” To Help Those in Need
June 24th 2015 was the second year of the Canstruction Build Day competition for both Northwest Indiana and young designer Emily Gross. The NWI branches of United Way joined together to bring the super hero themed food drive to the Southlake Mall....
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Denise Carpenter
Denise Carpenter’s attitude is one of humor. Between a career at NorthShore Health Centers and the personal obstacles life has thrown at her, each day is demanding. She uses a sense of comedy and a responsibility to do good inherited from her...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Stacey Barron
Fifteen-year-old sports fanatic Stacey Barron leads a life of fun and games. The athletic competitions that began as a hobby to fill her spare time are turning into a career as she picks up award after award. With every new trophy her future gets a...
Chicago Street Theatre Brings Shakespeare to the People
The Valparaiso Parks Department and Chicago Street Theatre united the night of July 10th to expose the city of Valparaiso to its yearly dose of Shakespeare. The festivities began with a street fair much like those surrounding the very first stages to...