Local photographer Nancy Addie is bringing her art and community to an international spotlight with a stunning entry into a Weather Channel photo contest. Her photo of the Chicago skyline is in the top 5 among thousands of contestants. The contest,...
Read MoreOrganist Carey Scheck Performs at La Porte Hospital’s First Friday in the Chapel for March
It was Ludwig van Beethoven that said, “Music should strike fire in the heart of man and bring tears from the eyes of woman.” It was organist Carey Scheck that brought Beethoven's passion to the La Porte Hospital Family Chapel. The...
Read MoreLa Porte High School Choir Performs at La Porte Hospital’s First Friday in the Chapel for February (2)
February’s First Friday performance was an exceptional group of students from La Porte High School. Their voices drew a crowd from all over the La Porte Hospital. The Health Care Foundation of La Porte Hospital funds First Fridays as an outreach...
Read MoreLa Porte High School Choir Performs at La Porte Hospital’s First Friday in the Chapel for February
February’s First Friday performance was an exceptional group of students from La Porte High School. Their voices drew a crowd from all over the La Porte Hospital. The Health Care Foundation of La Porte Hospital funds First Fridays as an outreach...
Read MoreParkview Elementary Kindergartners Volunteer at Lakeshore PAWS
No one should be alone for Christmas and that includes the furry residents of Lakeshore PAWS. A singing pack of kindergartners is on a mission to make sure that does not happen. The Valparaiso rescue shelter opened its doors early on December 19th...
Read MoreSunset Hill Farm County Park Begins Their Winter Lights Night Festival
Winter struck Northwest Indiana just in time for the Winter Lights Festival at Sunset Hill Farm County Park. Cold weather does not have to mean slick streets and aching fingers. Saturday night was the beginning of a season of fantasy; the community...
Read MoreLa Porte YMCA Rekindles Old Rivalries at their Vintage Veteran’s Basketball Classic
What does Veteran’s Day and Red Devils Gym have in common? History. The LaPorte County YMCA brought them together to celebrate community, rivalry, and good old-fashioned basketball. Thursday night's game took advantage of a decades-old battle...
Read MorePortage YMCA Hosts Brewfest to Raise Funds and Support for Programs
The Portage Brewfest is the YMCA’s biggest fundraiser. Over 200 people come every year to support the YMCA, sample local craft beers, and have a good time with their community. "It’s overwhelming,” said Jan Zurek, the Fund Development Director...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Kim Mrak
Kim Mrak lives, works and breathes the Brain Balance Center of Valparaiso. Her life to this point has culminated years of experiences and passions into a career that Mrak enjoys more and more each day. A few longtime friends partnered with Mrak and...
Read MoreMCPD Youth Leadership Cadets Lend a Hand Cleaning Up Washington Park Zoo
While parents and their children searched for napping bears and soaking alligators, the cadets of the Youth Leadership Academy got to see the Washington Park Zoo in another way. They spent their Friday morning cleaning sidewalks and pulling weeds for...
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