Housing Opportunities, in cooperation with the United Way Porter County, announced their groundbreaking plan to end homelessness in Porter County on Monday evening. “This plan is a 10-year plan” said Bruce Linder of Porter County Aging and...
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Portage Mayor-Elect Jim Snyder Tabs Troy Williams as New Police Chief
Portage Mayor-Elect Jim Snyder announced Troy Williams would take the reigns as the new Portage Police Chief on Tuesday, with proud family members, friends and fellow police officers attending in recognition and support. Corporal Williams was serving...
Duneland Exchange Club’s Wine Tasting Fundraiser Benefits Body Safety Program, Education
The Duneland Exchange Club held its Annual Wine Tasting fundraiser on November 20, 2011 at the Duneland Falls Banquet Center. There were delicious wines, craftsman beer, and hors d’oeuvres for attendees. The laid back collection of cover music,...
“A Night in Old Las Vegas” Gives United Way of LaPorte County Its Biggest Annual Event
“Elvis is in the Building!” A Night in Old Las Vegas was held at the Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City on November 11, 2011, where Elvis was the main attraction. The Rat Pack’s charming Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin were also in attendance,...
“A Night in Old Las Vegas” Gives United Way of LaPorte County Its Biggest Annual Event
“Elvis is in the Building!” A Night in Old Las Vegas was held at the Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City on November 11, 2011, where Elvis was the main attraction. The Rat Pack’s charming Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin were also in attendance,...
Local Food Initiative GrowNWI is Featured at First Annual Farm-to-Table Dinner
County Line Orchard held its first annual Farm to Table Dinner on November 5, 2011. The event featured several different types of food grown across Northwest Indiana to benefit the Orchard’s GrowNWI initiative. Attendees dined on locally grown food...
Portage Fire Department Commissions New Engine in Ceremony
The Portage Fire Department at Station 2 commissioned its new fire engine on November 5, 2011. Mayor Olga Velazquez opened the traditional ceremony by saying. “Thank you to the community for your continued support of the Portage Fire Department....
NWITweetup Holds Lunch & Learn Event, Begins New NWISM Initiative
The NWITweetup group held their first Lunch & Learn event, sponsored by Certified Home Inspections, on October 26, 2011. The luncheon directed the attention of small business owners to social media. “This is the first in a series of business...
Porter Health System and EMCOR Employees Wear EMCOR Pink Hard Hats, Form Human Pink Ribbon in Visible Call to Action
On October 21, 2011, at the location of the new Porter Hospital, workers from EMCOR Hyre Electric and Shambaugh & Son working on the new hospital exchanged their green and red hard hats for pink ones in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month...
Portage High School Girls and Boys Cross Country Teams Advance to Semi-State
Portage High School cross country is moving on to Semi-State. The boys and girls teams both placed in the top five schools at the Regionals meet on October 15, 2011, giving them the opportunity to advance in the state tournament. The boys cross...