The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event of its kind. It is done in pieces: 650 communities throughout the country host their own fundraisers, all of which contribute to the same research, support,...
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Methodist Hospitals Paints the Town Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Were you aware that Methodist Hospitals is making great strides in the fight against breast cancer? It all begins with awareness. Knowing the early warning signs and catching cancer in the beginning stages can mean the difference between tragedy and...
A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Corporal Joe Clemmons
Corporal Joe Clemmons grew up with a role model in his very own home. Watching his father help the people of Hobart as he rose through the ranks of the Hobart Police Department inspired Clemmons to join the force himself. Cpl Clemmons has changed the...
VNA of Porter County Shows Love for Volunteers at Appreciation Breakfast
VNA Volunteers: A Work of Heart is this year’s national theme of gratitude for volunteers throughout the country and it is the sentiment that filled St. Paul’s Catholic Church on the Saturday morning of September 26th. VNA staff hosted over a...
The 2015 Brews and Blues Fest is a One-of-a-Kind Event
The City of Hobart and Indiana Beverage came together for the second year in a row to bring you a brew fest unlike any other. The festivities began at two on Saturday afternoon with a VIP tour and continued all day, until 9pm that night. Guests took...
Strack & Van Til Presents Generous Donation to NWI Law Enforcement Academy
Every week the Police Chiefs of Lake and Porter County conduct a meeting as the District 1 Law Enforcement Council. Recently they reached out to the corporation of Strack & Van Til, in search of a new location to gather. Today, Friday the 18th of...
Hometown Happenings Hub City Half Marathon Let Runners Run for Good Causes
Written by Steven Neville If there was ever such a thing as “runner’s weather”, today would have been that day at the Hometown Happenings Hub City Half Marathon and 5K; a beautiful race which took runners on a journey through the historic...
Hobart’s Clocktower Model Boat Race Draws in Professional Racers from Around the World
The seventh year of the Hobart Clocktower Model Boat Race kicked off with a day of open water practice. Thursday, September 10th, the race for the one of a kind Clocktower trophy is on. Rows of tents hosted 84 drivers from all over the world as they...
Methodist Hosptials’ Farmer’s Market Focuses on Building Community through Healthy Eating
In June 2015, Methodist Hospitals' Northlake Campus began hosting Farmer's Markets, designed to strengthen the relationship between the hospital and the community. “It came out of Community Health Needs Assessment that we need to get more healthy...
Lake Area United Way Holds “Canstruction” To Help Those in Need
June 24th 2015 was the second year of the Canstruction Build Day competition for both Northwest Indiana and young designer Emily Gross. The NWI branches of United Way joined together to bring the super hero themed food drive to the Southlake Mall....