During the 2012-2013 school year, over 130 students were provided with 6 nutritious meals and 2 snacks each weekend. The Backpack Program began with one elementary school feeding ten students, and was initially funded by one church in Portage. During...
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Runnin’ for Prestin Race
The Runnin' for Prestin 5k run/walk that was held in Washington Park on September 21st. The run was in honor of Prestin Butcher, a 12 year old La Porte boy who was diagnosed at the age of 10 with medulloblastoma (an aggressive type of brain cancer)....
Preparing for the Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act is comprehensive national health reform that goes into effect on January 1, 2014. With open enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace beginning on October 1, there are several things you can do now to get ready....
Taking it to the Next Level
Michigan City High School observed "College Go!" week with a number of activities coordinated by the Guidance Department -- and many students and staff members wore college logo wear to mark the occasion. This group of students gathered in front of a...
La Porte, Valparaiso and Lake Central Battle for Victory on Kesling Park Course
Coming on strong during the race was senior Anthony Didion of La Porte. Didion was fresh off a victory at New Prairie on Saturday and didn’t hold back for the triangular meet against Valparaiso and Lake Central. Didion had the home field advantage...
IUN Loses to Trinity
IU Northwest lost to Trinity International University on Saturday September 21. Take a look below to see the scores. 1. 25-19 2. 14-25 3. 9-25 4. 19-25 IU Northwest is now 1-19 overall. Click here to find out more about IUN. Find IUN on Facebook!...
Portage Community Historical Society Special Weekend
We'll host a special event this weekend as we will have all 3 buildings (museum, barn and Trager Farmhouse) open for tours. New additions in the barn are two carriages from early 1900's in beautiful condition. Fishing Pond and the trails are...
NYC Chaplain Shares Memories of Historic Day at Remembrance Ceremony
Twelve years ago on September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 Americans were killed in terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington D.C. On the 12th Anniversary of the 911 attacks, the Valparaiso Police Department,...
East Chicago Welcomes New Luke Gas Station
The City of East Chicago's Mayor Anthony Copeland was recently invited to cut the ribbon at the new Luke Gas Station located on Indianapolis blvd. and Michigan Ave in East Chicago. "It's a new day here in East Chicago. We are a business friendly...
Hines Plumbing: “Tools, Supplies and Stuff”
In this video by JBH Productions, Jesse Harper follows Hines Plimbing, Inc. owner Jack Hines as he walks us through some of the tools and supplies he and his guys use to get the job down. Hines Plumbing: "We stand 'be-hines' our work!" Hines...