The Duneland Chamber of Commerce makes it a priority to give back to the community through family-friendly events. They did just this on the evening on Saturday, August 13, for the 11th Annual Party in the Park event. The event was held at Thomas...
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NITCO Brings the Community Together During 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Day
On the morning of Wednesday, August 3, the NITCO headquarters in Hebron was decorated with tie-dye shirts and smiles. It was the 5th Annual NITCO Customer Appreciation event, and Hebron residents of all ages celebrated with joy in the summer heat....
City of Hobart Unites During National Night Out
The Hobart Police Department is one of the many police departments in the region that consistently adopts initiatives to unite the community through education and fun. The Hobart Police Department celebrated the National Night Out Against Crime on...
Memorial Opera House Excites Valpo With Old Fashion Sock Hop
There is no better place in Porter County to celebrate and have a great time than the William Urschel Pavilion. The Memorial Opera House Foundation threw it back a couple of decades during the Back to the 50’s Sock Hop on the evening of Friday,...
NIPSCO Hosted Educational Event in Time for Arbor Day
On the afternoon of Friday, April 17, the city of Valparaiso organized an Arbor Day gathering at Fairgrounds Park. Local students and residents planted trees and had the opportunity to converse with several environmentalists. 6th grader Tatyana...
Porter Regional Hospital Hosts 2015 Spring Wellness Fair for Community Members
Porter Regional Hospital opened its doors to the public on the morning of April 11 for its annual Spring Wellness Fair. The Spring Wellness Fair offered members of our community the opportunity to receive free health screenings and wellness...
Porter Regional Hospital’s “Colonoscopies Made Easy” Night Educates Community On Colonoscopies
Porter Regional Hospital makes it a priority to educate those in the community about pressing health issues. Porter accomplishes this by hosting several lectures conducted by healthcare professionals. On the evening of Thursday, March 19, Porter...
A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Eric Allison
The Duneland Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year title for 2015 was given to Eric Allison. Allison is a freshman at Chesterton High School and is the second youngest in a family of eight. When he became involved in the Boys & Girls Club, it...
“Dialogue on Civil Rights” Provides Opportunity for Conversation on Diversity
With its numerous universities and learning outlets, Northwest Indiana is rich in intellectual resources. Our emphasis on academic achievement and critical thinking is what shapes our productive workforce. Despite this, we are not immune to the...
VHS Girls’ Basketball Team Raises Funds to Battle Cancer with “Coaches vs. Cancer” Event
More than half a million United States citizens are expected to die of cancer within the next year. Ranked as the second leading cause of death in the United States, the dynamic aspects of the disease make it extremely difficult to identify one...