Parks

St. Jude House completes brand-new playground right in their backyard

St. Jude House completes brand-new playground right in their backyard The sanctuary of St. Jude House just completed a huge new addition for the kids and families they serve – a new and expanded playground right in their backyard. Built with the support of the Crown Point Community Foundation, the Dawn Brancheau...

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South Shore CVA service stars honored for excellence at 13th Annual R.O.S.E. Awards

South Shore CVA service stars honored for excellence at 13th Annual R.O.S.E. Awards Think back to the last time you had to travel any distance— your daily commute to work, a business trip to another city, or a fun adventure to parts unknown. If your experience was smooth and pleasurable, even if there were hiccups, it’s probably...

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Annual ‘Bringing Nature Home’ Awards recognize local native plant gardeners

Annual ‘Bringing Nature Home’ Awards recognize local native plant gardeners Several northwestern Indiana home gardeners have recently been recognized by Shirley Heinze Land Trust and St. Joseph County Parks with “Bringing Nature Home” program awards. The goal of the program is to encourage gardeners to foster healthy...

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Float your cares away on the Tippecanoe River with Riverside Rentals

Float your cares away on the Tippecanoe River with Riverside Rentals Imagine yourself floating through a summer afternoon, held aloft by water and air. A cool breeze brushes your cheek, devoid of cellular beeps and car engines, carrying only the voices of birds, cicadas, and friends. Tight muscles release as anxieties...

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Record Crowds Elect New Representatives at 80th Annual KV REMC Celebration

Record Crowds Elect New Representatives at 80th Annual KV REMC Celebration Classics cover band 45 RPM rocked the night for a record-breaking crowd at the Kankakee Valley REMC 80th Annual Meeting Celebration in Valparaiso. Attendees lined up to vote for First and Second District Representatives, then shared a buffet dinner....

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Crown Point’s Bulldog Park welcomes the city for its Grand Opening

Crown Point’s Bulldog Park welcomes the city for its Grand Opening Crown Point’s newest jewel was finally completed on Friday when Mayor David Uran cut the ribbon on Bulldog Park, an $11 million facility with splash pads, a massive pavilion, an amphitheater, and two-story community center. Residents got a preview...

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