Hannah’s Hope, a non-profit in Portage that provides developmental equipment to kids with special needs, hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Wednesday Night at Woodland Park. Volunteers filled the room and their bellies with a tasty dinner...
Angela Abina
In Commitment to La Porte Community, 1st Source Bank Presents $5,000 Check to United Way of LaPorte County
“It’s tax season!” That was what United Way of LaPorte County’s Director of Corporate Engagement David Sisk exclaimed when 1st Source Bank presented a $5,000 check to the United Way Wednesday morning. At United Way’s new office in Michigan...
Hobart Police Officer Richard Mayer Saves Child’s Life on Job’s First Day
First day jitters – we all get them. It’s only natural to feel nervous on the first day of any new endeavor, whether that be at school or on the job. The butterflies in your stomach might even prevent you from raising your hand or jumping right...
NITCO to Provide Chesterton Fiber Optic Network in Spring
Northwestern Indiana Telephone Company, otherwise known as NITCO, held a groundbreaking ceremony at Thomas Centennial Park in downtown Chesterton for the new Chesterton Fiber Optic Network Thursday afternoon. Created by the town of Chesterton, the...
City of Hammond Honors MLK Jr. in Annual Candlelight March and Celebration
We had another snowfall that called upon snowplows before the sun even rose, causing the commute for some early birds to be slow and cautious driving their way into work this morning. Considered mild weather by Africa Tarver, the Executive Director...
Highland Trojans Honor Cancer Survivors at Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Game Against Hammond Morton Governors
Players of the Highland High School Girls Basketball team and members of the crowd at the Coaches vs Cancer game held up signs with names of individuals that they wished to honor - whether in pride of those who survived cancer, in encouragement to...
WorkingWell, Franciscan Health Grows to Meet Health Needs in Portage
There is and always will be a need for health services. These services come in all forms. From ambulance and emergency services, to simple doctor’s visits for a checkup and even urgent care, hospitals and clinics come in all kinds of sizes. In...
Don’t Be Left Out in the Cold this Winter
How many times have you gone to unlock your car in the winter, only to be left out in the cold freaking out when you realize the lock isn’t turning and now you’re either going to be super late for work or you’re forced to stay home for the day?...
Banga Realty Celebrates Prosperous First Year by Giving Back to the Community
One week before Christmas, a little boy in the community wrote a letter to Santa explaining that he had just heartbreakingly lost his father. When Santa traveled to deliver his letter of response to the boy in person, he brought that and a Power...
The Best College Football Games and Recipes for an Entertaining New Year’s Day
For many people, New Year’s Day is all about sleeping in, eating a good breakfast, and the countless college football bowls! While there are a number of events happening to celebrate New Year’s Eve and ring in the new year, New Year’s Day can...