Aubrey Thomson

1st Source Foundation Invests in Valparaiso’s Future Leaders with Donations to the Boys & Girls Club and Valpo Parks

1st Source Foundation Invests in Valparaiso’s Future Leaders with Donations to the Boys & Girls Club and Valpo Parks The 1st Source Foundation provided a $50,000 grant to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana as they broke ground on their new Valpo Club which will feature a STEM lab, rock-climbing wall, two gymnasiums, enhanced...

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Franciscan Health introduces nursing home alternative to Indiana through PACE Center

Franciscan Health introduces nursing home alternative to Indiana through PACE Center When seniors need extra care, nursing homes may not be the ideal solution that fits both their needs and wishes. Fortunately for Northwest Indiana seniors, the first floor of Franciscan Health’s Homer St. Campus in Michigan City has been renovated...

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Community Healthcare System honors loved ones, funds cancer research and scholarships through Christmas events

Community Healthcare System honors loved ones, funds cancer research and scholarships through Christmas events When Christmas comes along each year, loved ones both present and lost come to people’s minds. This-combined with the spirit of giving during this time of year-inspired Community Healthcare System to find a way to enable people to give back while...

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Top 10 entertainment articles on Portage.Life in 2021

By: Aubrey Thomson, Becca Wireman, Brittany Mikolajczyk, Curtis Hankins, Dan Petreikis, Gena Demuth, Peyton Mahlmann, Rachel Calderone Last Updated: December 31, 2021

Top 10 entertainment articles on Portage.Life in 2021 What made 2021 so entertaining? It was theatre productions, annual festivals, community events, 5Ks, holiday celebrations, art shows, parades, and so much more. No matter the occasion, the Region knows how to keep the fun alive and bring people...

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Top 10 feature articles on Portage.Life in 2021

By: Andrew Grimm, Anekah Fish, Aubrey Thomson, Carter Puckett, Colin Lenburg, KwaTashea Marfo, Nicholas Fortin, Peyton Mahlmann Last Updated: December 28, 2021

Top 10 feature articles on Portage.Life in 2021 The features section on Portage.Life is one of the most popular, giving you insight into some of the most incredible happenings in the area, including #1StudentNWI articles, Life in the Spotlights, Survivor Series, Leadership Life, City in the...

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Top 10 community articles on Portage.Life in 2021

By: Allison Tunstall, Aubrey Thomson, Becca Wireman, Colin Lenburg, Curtis Hankins, Lauren Grasham, Peyton Mahlmann, Rachel Calderone Last Updated: December 23, 2021

Top 10 community articles on Portage.Life in 2021 In times of struggle, we can always turn to our community to be reminded of all the good happening around us. Throughout 2021, that community was stronger than ever. Whether it was grabbing a friend to run a 5K with you, appreciating front-line...

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Top 10 health articles on Portage.Life in 2021

By: Aubrey Thomson, Curtis Hankins, Dan Petreikis, Peyton Mahlmann Last Updated: December 22, 2021

Top 10 health articles on Portage.Life in 2021 If there is anything that the previous year taught us, it’s the importance of prioritizing both personal and community health and wellbeing. Those many lessons of 2020 helped to foster a ton of growth and development in regards to the health of the...

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Top 10 business articles on Portage.Life in 2021

By: Allison Tunstall, Aubrey Thomson, Becca Wireman, Curtis Hankins, Jade Mehok, Peyton Mahlmann Last Updated: December 20, 2021

Top 10 business articles on Portage.Life in 2021 As businesses across the Region continue to make their mark, we are continuously given more and more great news to share with all of you. 2021 saw tons of growth and development across our communities, with countless businesses expanding and creating...

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UnitedHealthcare helps patients improve mental health through Sanvello app

UnitedHealthcare helps patients improve mental health through Sanvello app UnitedHealthcare is dedicated to its member’s physical health and wellbeing, but it also cares about their mental health and wellbeing that they struggle with on a day-to-day basis. This is why, since 2019, UnitedHealthcare has offered its members...

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Surf Broadband Solutions builds more than fiber, it builds communities

Surf Broadband Solutions builds more than fiber, it builds communities When Surf Broadband Solutions installs fiber-optic broadband, it builds more than a quality infrastructure; it builds community. Director of Enterprise Sales Steve Carender believes that fiber is a great equalizer for smaller communities, giving them...

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