Born and raised in Hammond, Indiana, Marissa Hernandez is a natural caregiver. "I was born in the hospital that I work in now," Hernandez said. But there are things that occurred between then and now that affected the process. ...

The third annual Rock ‘N Rail 5K at the Griffith YMCA went off without a hitch on Saturday afternoon. The run, which coincides with Griffith’s own Rock ‘N Rail festival, hosted runners from the town and beyond to make it their very first dry...

The annual United Way Day of Caring kicked off on Friday August 22 in Lake and Porter Counties. Volunteerism is celebrated on this day throughout Northwest Indiana and individual and groups of volunteers came out to give of their time to local...

As part of the Ford Motor Company’s “Drive One For Your School” program, Lake Shore Ford and members of Chesterton High School’s parent Band Booster organization are working together to help support the band program and music education...

Howdy Partners! The fun starts in the Bistro Area at Bickford Senior Living of Crown Point. Jerry Vernon will be entertaining at 2 p.m. Come out and join in what is sure to be a great time! For more information call 219-663-0972 or visit...

What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you. -Ralph Waldo Emerson Emerson is an interest that I found in common with this week's Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Michael...

Many of us drive every day, without giving much thought to the fact that our brakes are the only things keeping us from a crash at 60 miles per hour or more. And while they might not be the part of your vehicle that made you fall in love with it,...

October 16-19 will be the ultimate girls' weekend! Mark your calendar, grab some friends, and get ready to celebrate all the great things Girl Scouts do! Join us for the 2014 Girl Scout Convention in the Beehive State's capital - Salt Lake City!...

On July 9th, at the Hobart Elks Lodge, 3580 West 61st Avenue, Heather Ennis will be our Guest Speaker. Heather Ennis is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Economic Development Organization. Ennis is the first woman to lead the...

A fabulous pool party, live music and a picnic provided by George's Gyros Spot will take place at the Y on June 27th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., dedicated to families from the Duneland community having fun, and enjoying a pleasant summer evening. "Friday...