Who says you have to go all the way to Kentucky to see the Derby? On May 3, Spring Mill Health Campus hosted their very own Kentucky Derby and the stakes were high. Spring Mill residents donned their most lavish hats and came ready to place their...
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City of Crown Point Breaks Ground on Bulldog Park, Promises Ice Skating by Year’s End
Summer may be on the horizon, but the city of Crown Point is already gearing up for winter fun. On May 2, preparations for Bulldog Park, an all-seasons event center, were officially announced. Mayor David Uran led the groundbreaking ceremony,...
United Way of Porter County and Union Workers Partner to Give the Portage YMCA a Makeover
For 77 years, the United Way of Porter County has partnered with organized labor unions to ensure that they are improving the community in the best possible ways. When United Way sees an opportunity to benefit both community and AFL-CIO members, it...
A Residential Clinical Services Employee Spotlight: Ashlee Oliver
Since January of 2015, Ashlee Oliver has been the Director of Nursing for Residential Clinical Services. With an attitude that manages to fuse pragmatic efficiency with genuine compassion, Ashlee Oliver is the perfect example of an RCS team member....
The City of Crown Point Honors Historic Moment with Kissing Statue Installation
Almost every American is familiar with the famous 1945 photograph of “The Kiss”: a World War II sailor sweeping a nurse into his arms for a spontaneous kiss, celebrating V-Day with thousands of others in New York’s Times Square. On April 23rd,...
United Way of Porter County Brings Women Together at 2018 Women United Bunco Bash
Bells were ringing on April 17th as women from around Porter County gathered to play some good old-fashioned Bunco. United Way of Porter County hosted their 2nd Annual Women United Bunco Bash at Spa Special Events Center in Porter. Sponsored by...
The 2018 Hammond 911 Slugfest Champions a Cause
Almost everyone has accepted the fact that police officers and firefighters have an ageless friendly rivalry. Find somebody who would not want to see a police officer and a firefighter face off one another in the spirit of camaraderie and charity—a...
Albert’s Diamond Jewelers Donates to Down Syndrome Association
Though the atmosphere shone with its usual promise of the finer things, Albert’s Diamond Jewelers showcased more than just jewelry on April 13th. The Albert’s staff opened their doors to members of the Down Syndrome Association of Northwest...
Portage Strack & Van Til Hosts Grand Opening to Celebrate New Location
Free samples add that special element to any grocery shopping experience: if a smiling employee offers up a toothpick-speared cube of cheese, the chore suddenly becomes a bit more fun. So imagine the fun that the Portage community had when they...
NorthShore Health Center of Hammond Offers 3-D Mammography
Imagine a mammogram that provides a clearer, more comprehensive image, thereby detecting cancer earlier on, reducing the chance of a false positive, and decreasing anxiety. NorthShore Health Center of Hammond now offers a mammogram like so. As of...