If you were looking for a brewfest with a view, then Friendship Botanic Gardens’ Octo-BEER-fest was the place to be. The scenic landscape added bonus atmosphere to the event. Held on Sunday, October 16 brewers and drinkers congregated under a large...
Lisa Stojanovich
Radical Remission: Kelly Turner Brings 9 Factors to Purdue Nothwest
“I wish it would have only been 3,” jokes Kelly A. Turner, Ph.D, “My book and dissertation would have been shorter.” She is talking about her book, Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds, which chronicles the 9 common healing...
Sauers Buick GMC’s 12th Annual Car Show and Family Fun Festival Benefits the Salvation Army
For years, the Sauers Buick GMC parking lot in La Porte, has been transformed into a sea of vintage and classic cars for the Annual Car Show. On September 10, for the second year in a row, the dealership has partnered with The Salvation Army. “We...
Hobart Kicks off Four Days of Fun with Annual Lakefront Festival
For 25 years a staple in Hobart summers has been the Lakefront Festival. Hosted downtown at the iconic Festival Park, the four day event includes live music, food, and family friendly activities for everyone to enjoy. “This is a cornerstone Hobart...
Boyz II Men Concert Kicks of a Fun-Filled 2016 Festival of the Lakes
Wednesday, July 20th kicked off Hammond’s annual Festival of the Lakes with a free concert headlined by Boyz II Men. Hosted at the Pavilion at Wolf Lake, the festival is a much anticipated event for the region. “I hear from so many people that...
Region Residents and Their Furry Friends Cool Down at Vale Park Animal Hospital’s 2016 Dog Days of Summer Event
It was a hot and muggy afternoon on Saturday, June, 26 at Vale Park Animal Hospital, but that didn’t stop people from coming out to the Dogs Days of Summer event. This was the second year Vale Park Animal Hospital hosted the event; the first one...
Members “Dine N Dash” at Duneland Chamber of Commerce’s Progressive Dinner
The Duneland Chamber’s Progressive Dinner has received an Amazing Race makeover. On April 19th, attendees arrived for the first ever Duneland Dash and Dine event. “We wanted to do something fun, a little bit active, and like nothing we’ve ever...
The 10th Annual Portage Township Education Foundation Brewfest was a Perfect 10 in Everyone’s Book
Beer and wine were in abundance at this year’s Portage Township Education Foundation Brewfest in Woodland Park in Portage. April 15 was the 10th anniversary of the event, a fundraiser for the Foundation that awards grants to Portage schools. Click...
Michael Radford Takes Title “President Mr. VHS” at Mr. VHS Competition
Mr. VHS is a time honored tradition at Valparaiso High School, but with this year’s pageant modeled after the country’s current election season 18 senior boys were competing to be crowned President Mr. VHS. Participants were sponsored by their...
Duneland Chamber of Commerce Holds First Annual Corkscrew and Brew
Spirits were high at Thomas Centennial Park in Chesterton on March 19. The Duneland Chamber of Commerce put on their first annual Corkscrew & Brew. “We wanted to liven up the downtown a little,” said Maura Durham, Duneland Chamber of Commerce...