Summer is great. Warm weather, vacations, and fun in the sun. But as we all know, too much time in the sun can be a real pain (pun intended) thanks to sunburns. Not everyone gets burnt, some lucky individuals just tan. Did you know that unhealthy sun...

Vale Park Animal Hospital is hosting another Puppy Training Class this June! This 6-week course begins on July 2, 2015 and will be taught by Vale Park’s own Hayley Nichols, a Veterinary Assistant. Puppies up to 16 weeks old can attend, and the...

Summer is here and you want to get yourself and your animals outside! But there are some things to remember when it comes to keeping your four-legged family members safe and healthy during the summer months. Below are some dos and don’ts for animal...

Summer is almost here and that means that it's time to start planning those family vacations. If you have a pet it may be more difficult because who will take care of him or her when you leave? You could board your pet, have a friend or family member...

The Lake County fairgrounds were buzzing Sunday morning as the City of Crown Point, the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, and Franciscan Alliance welcomed Indiana's inaugural Biggest Loser Run/Walk Race Series 5k and Half Marathon! With...

An educational understanding of economic development and incentives to help communities plan and attract business to Northwest Indiana The Northwest Indiana Forum (Forum), Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) and Krieg DeVault have...

Join us on Saturday, March 28th for our Kits for K9's event, Spring Fling! All proceeds will benefit Kits for K9's! The event begins at noon and runs until 6pm at 315 North Oak Street in Westville, IN. We'll have live bands, vendor booths, a bake...

The message at the 2015 Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County Youth of the Year Recognition Program and Annual Campaign Kickoff was simple: it only takes one. It takes but one person to open a door that sets a child on a path to an amazing future....

The staff at Vale Park Animal Hospital takes pride in all of the services that they offer. Emergency surgery, orthopedics, integrative medicine, behavioral services… these are just a few of the offerings that pet owners can utilize at the facility....

Many of you know about Vale Park Animal Hospital, and many of you know about the people who work there. Dr. Lisa Booth, for example, is one of the veterinarians that calls Vale Park home. Dr. Booth is the newest veterinarian on staff, though her...