Thomas Jefferson Elementary School was roaring like U.S. Cellular today, as Chicago White Sox pitcher and Valparaiso native, Jeff Samardzija, returned home to Valpo to greet the kids and present them with vouchers good for a free ticket to a White...
Read MoreBusinesses, Communities Connect and Have Fun at Portage Community Business Night
The Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce celebrated another successful evening of Northwest Indiana communities and businesses coming together and connecting at the Portage Community Business Night tonight. The event is in its twelfth year, and its...
Read MoreThe Northwest Indiana Home Improvement Round Table
Ah, spring. The sun shines a little longer, the weather is a little nicer, and all that energy we have saved up hibernating in the winter manifests itself in the form of productivity. And if you’re like many in Northwest Indiana, that productivity...
Read MoreLIFERS Kyle and Steve Battled for Putt Putt Bragging Rights at Zao Island
LIFERS Kyle Hovanec and Steve Neville recently took to the greens of Zao Island this week to battle for the title of "King of Putt Putt" at ValpoLife. "The idea of the competition started during the week of The Masters," Neville said. "I was talking...
Read MoreThe 2015 Portage Brewfest Raised a Glass to Good Times, and a Good Cause
The sounds of Kenny Chesney and Jimmy Buffet echoed throughout the Woodland Park Community Center, as hundreds of guests sampled beer, wine, and hors d’oeuvres, all in the name of a good cause at the second annual Portage Brewfest. The event, which...
Read MoreRegional Federal Credit Union’s Free Seminars Help Residents Fight Back Against Scam Artists
Frauds and scams are more prevalent than ever these days, especially with the popularity of the Internet and its double-edged sword ability to connect the world so easily. Which, unfortunately, also allows the bad guys the ability to connect with...
Read MorePurdue Calumet’s PUMA Club Takes Members Out Of The Classroom, And Into The Real World
The wants and needs of employers has changed. Whereas in the past, a college degree was enough to get one ahead in the job hunt, nowadays employers are looking for not only a degree when hiring, but also real world experience and specific skill sets....
Read MoreWhiting YMCA Ribbon Cutting a Celebration of a Community Connecting
Residents of Whiting, IN joined Mayor Joseph M. Stahura and YMCA executives for the ceremonial ribbon cutting of the new Whiting YMCA located at 1938 Clark St. The facility, which boasts state-of-the-art workout equipment juxtaposed inside the...
Read MoreLIFE Members and Friends Celebrate Six Years Of LIFE With Lunch At Industrial Revolution
ValpoLife team members and friends gathered at Industrial Revolution in Valparaiso today for a continuation of the sixth birthday party for Valpolife.com. Previously, the team had celebrated with breakfast at Blackbird Café, and discussed the...
Read MoreSpring Blooms Fun For Everyone In Whiting
The best part about the weather getting better is the opportunity to escape the confines of our heated homes and go explore all the incredible things that Northwest Indiana has to offer. And if you’re thinking of making the trip over to Whiting,...
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