Press Releases

Obesity is one of the most common diseases in the US., affecting more than one-third of adults and causing 300,000 deaths annually. Significant excess weight affects quality of life and overall health, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke,...

Preparing for Thanksgiving means pulling out our favorite family recipes, decorating the house and preparing for another lovely holiday season. It can also mean the opportunity to stay fit through the holidays by participating in the local Turkey...

Not everyone loves leftovers, especially after second and third helpings on Thanksgiving and then trying to eat it all over again the next day. So, shake it up a bit and try some of these creative turkey remixes.  This Grilled Turkey, Brie,...

The Indiana State Department of Health recertified Franciscan Health Crown Point’s Family Birth Center as a Level III obstetric and neonatal Level of Care facility. Level III hospitals are equipped to care for complex maternal medical conditions...

Celebrate the Holidays Symphony style as the Northwest Indiana Symphony and conductor Kirk Muspratt present their annual “Holiday Pops,” with 3 performances, Wednesday, December 7; Thursday, December 8; and Friday, December 9 all at 7:30 pm...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has announced the 2022 Tree Lighting Ceremony to kick off the Holiday season will be held on Friday, November 25 in front of Hammond City Hall, 5925 Calumet Avenue. New this year, kids’ crafts beginning at 5:00 P.M....

Michigan City High School (MCHS) conducted a ceremony to honor veterans on Veterans Day, November 11th. The school’s band, choir, and Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) participated. All junior and senior classes attended...

The Michigan City High School (MCHS) Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) hosted a military drill competition on November 12th. The Wolves competed against the traditional powerhouse schools of Portage, Indianapolis Ben Davis,...

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Four Winds® Casinos are pleased to announce that multi-Grammy award winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Chicago will perform at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek® Event Center on...

Northwest Health Lakeshore Surgicare, an ambulatory surgery center that provides comprehensive orthopedic, neurospine, pain management and podiatric services, recently expanded its facility at 3111 Village Point in Chesterton. The surgery center will...