Alexis Jenkins

On Tuesday afternoon, city officials and engaged citizens gathered at what appeared to be nothing more than a construction zone. The event, however, was a groundbreaking hosted by Hammond Mayor McDermott and the Hammond Parks Department, the 4th...

This Saturday, YMCA kids and families got together at the Valparaiso YMCA Pavilion to make their mark on their community. The YMCA Togetherhood Program’s newest initiative will be the installation of five little libraries at the public parks this...

“I have everything that anyone could ever need.” The above statement is not one you would expect from a two-time cancer survivor. Nevertheless, this is the positive outlook Sandra Schaffer maintains after having overcome both breast and thyroid...

Managing one emergency department sounds overwhelming, but managing three? That seems beyond human capabilities. Deborah Shepherd, Clinical Director of Emergency Services at Porter Regional Hospital, proves that this is indeed possible. With her...

While it may feel far from around the corner, summer is almost here! School will soon be out, but the Portage Township YMCA kids will continue learning and growing thanks to the annual Healthy Kids Day this Saturday. Every year, YMCAs across the...

For fifteen years, the Portage Chamber of Commerce has held their community-business expo known as the Portage Community and Business Night. This year, a whopping 85 businesses showed up to promote their products and services to over 800 business...

It’s not every day that you get to see the past and present collide! At Indiana University Northwest’s 2018 IU Day celebration, students and alumni came together to celebrate the institution’s academic impact as well as its history. Between...

With the fast-paced and ever-changing nature of the healthcare system, hospitals must strive for continued improvement and innovation. Over the last year, Porter Regional Hospital has seen such growth, with much of the credit going to David...

On a cool, sunny day in La Porte, a group of history enthusiasts, committed citizens, and community leaders gathered at the corner of Clay and Harrison for the dedication of a new historic landmark. While there is no longer a structure to identify as...

Pictures taken of recent outreach initiatives by the Hammond Police Department have truly captured the essence of the police department’s involvement in the community. Fitted with a variety of filters and processed through an app called Photo Lab,...