Imagine a place where one could grow their business, engage with the community, and have a whole lot of fun, all at the same time. This is exactly what could be found at the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Grow! Expo” event!...
Alexis Jenkins
The Edison Park Groundbreaking Kicks Off the Re-Creation of Hammond Parks
On Tuesday afternoon, city officials and engaged citizens gathered at what appeared to be nothing more than a construction zone. The event, however, was a groundbreaking hosted by Hammond Mayor McDermott and the Hammond Parks Department, the 4th...
A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Kelly Anoe
Kelly Anoe grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago but has called Northwest Indiana her home for the last 15 years. As Vice President of the Legacy Foundation, she has been making Lake County a better place to live, one step at a time. Anoe always...
Porter EMS Presents 4th Annual Donation to Porter County Salvation Army
This Saturday, YMCA kids and families got together at the Valparaiso YMCA Pavilion to make their mark on their community. The YMCA Togetherhood Program’s newest initiative will be the installation of five little libraries at the public parks this...
Cancer Survivor Series: Sandra Schaffer
“I have everything that anyone could ever need.” The above statement is not one you would expect from a two-time cancer survivor. Nevertheless, this is the positive outlook Sandra Schaffer maintains after having overcome both breast and thyroid...
Deborah Shepherd is Recognized for Outstanding Emergency Service at Porter Regional Hospital
Managing one emergency department sounds overwhelming, but managing three? That seems beyond human capabilities. Deborah Shepherd, Clinical Director of Emergency Services at Porter Regional Hospital, proves that this is indeed possible. With her...
Gary Rainaldi, Certified Dementia Practitioner at Sebos Provides Care With a Person Centered Approach
Gary Rainaldi has dedicated his life to helping others. For the last four years he has been the Alzheimer’s Unit Director at Sebo’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hobart, Indiana. Because of his professional know-how and big heart, Rainaldi...
Purdue Northwest Inducts State-of-the-Art Facility for Marriage and Family Therapy Program
From progressive studies and publications to incredible student development, the Marriage and Family Therapy Program at the Couple and Family Therapy Center of Purdue University Northwest has been on the leading-edge of its field for years. On...
The Portage Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Local Businesses with its 15th Annual Community and Business Night
For fifteen years, the Portage Chamber of Commerce has held their community-business expo known as the Portage Community and Business Night. This year, a whopping 85 businesses showed up to promote their products and services to over 800 business...
IU Day 2018: IU Northwest Celebrates its Past and Present
It’s not every day that you get to see the past and present collide! At Indiana University Northwest’s 2018 IU Day celebration, students and alumni came together to celebrate the institution’s academic impact as well as its history. Between...