If there ever was a time machine for Regioners to go back and experience their childhood Christmas, this would be it. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the “A Christmas Story” themed exhibition at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond, and...
Anna Ortiz
Light Up the Park Rings in 10th Year, Christmas Season
What started as a small, decorated tree on a street corner in Hobart ten years ago, has blossomed into a holiday festival for thousands of families at Festival Park. “We started with a little tree at the corner of 3rd and Main Street, with some...
Fegely Middle School Candlelight Inn Event Brings Family Traditions to Cafeteria
Following a 30-year tradition, Fegely Middle School transformed their cafeteria into a candle-lit, fine dining experience for their 6th, 7th and 8th graders on Friday afternoon. The Fegely Middle School Candlelight Inn event gathered students to eat...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Isaiah the Comfort Dog
He may not have a collegiate degree or a counselor’s office, but what he does have- four furry feet, a wagging tail and unconditional love- is enough to make him the best counselor in the world to those in need. Isaiah the Comfort Dog is just one...
The Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce Community Awards Banquet Recognizes Businesses, Volunteers, Community Leaders
From restaurant owners to non-profit leaders, The Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce honored all facets of the community who are moving the City of Portage in the right direction. The awards banquet has been a long-time tradition of The Greater...
Collecting Change to Make a Change: Strack’s and The Food Bank of NWI Team Up to Fight Hunger
Strack and Van Til shoppers can enjoy wall-to-wall cuisine, from prepared delicacies at the deli to a rainbow of produce stretching across the shelves. However, many Northwest Indiana families have empty fridges and barren cupboards. In fact, 100,000...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Jesus Miranda
For Jesus Miranda, scoring goals goes far beyond the reaches of the soccer field. The long-time athlete has taken on the task of Soccer League Director for Portage Parks, working with youth to achieve the best they can on and off the field....
Schererville Strack and Van Til’s Third Annual Haunting For Heroes a Blast
Hotdogs roamed the aisles of Strack and Van Til’s, followed by dragons in search of treats on Saturday evening. Strack and Van Til’s 3rd Annual Haunting for Heroes brought games, raffle prizes, food, bounce houses and tons of candy to the...
Duneland Chamber of Commerce Trick or Treat Downtown Transforms Chesterton for an Evening
Vampires, Minions, unicorns, Trolls and monsters took over Downtown Chesterton Friday evening to kick off the Halloween festivities. The annual Duneland Chamber of Commerce Trick or Treat Downtown drew around a thousand attendees for an evening,...
Zao Island and Team Life Know How to Party
Where else can a person mini-golf among zombies with their coworkers or battle head-to-head in an intense game of laser tag? Zao Island, located at 1050 Horse Prairie Avenue in Valparaiso, turned the Team Life Party outing for the Ideas in Motion...