If you’ve bought a can of 7UP, or attended a concert at the Memorial Opera House in Valparaiso and seen ads for upcoming events there, you may already be familiar with the work of local artist Mark Coleman. A native of Calumet City, Illinois, Mark...
Northwest Indiana in a community built on relationships, supported by a strong network of businesses which in turn rely on the continued support from those customers they serve. Perhaps no one knows this better than Nancy Simpson, who has served as...
Twenty-three years ago, Janet Wartman’s life was quite a bit different. At the time, the Illinois native was a student at Thornton Community College, studying to become a nurse. Then, her diagnosis came back - stage 4 melanoma. “I was diagnosed...
The tagline for Calumet College of St. Joseph, also known as CCSJ, is warm, simple and friendly - “You belong.” It conveys a simple, but powerful message: this is your home. This is where you fit in. This is where you are needed, and where you...
Local Portage residents who have school age children are no doubt familiar with Amber Bardsley. She’s worked hard to help teach, motivate and inspire children visiting the YMCA for the last three years. An Illinois native, Amber was born in Elgin...
The Lubeznik Center for the Arts celebrated its 36th Annual Arts & Artisans Festival this weekend, continuing their mission of making art more accessible by working to connect artists and artisans from around the country with patrons who...
What could be better than a relaxing drive through the country in a new car? How about a test drive in a new car that helps raise money for your local school! Currie Ford of Valparaiso, Union Township Middle School, and Wheeler High School teamed up...
Hammond city officials, along with representatives for architectural, construction and engineering companies met today at the former site of Woodmar Mall at the corner of 165th and Indianapolis Boulevard to break ground for a new, state-of-the-art...
The City of Whiting once again proved itself to be a town that doesn’t take anything too seriously as they celebrated the kickoff of the 23rd anniversary of the “143rd Annual” Pierogi Fest. Don’t over think that- you read that correctly. It...
For thousands of Northwest Indiana residents, summertime means "fun time." Time to make memories, get outside and - of course - time to visit the Porter County Fair, now in its 167th year. “One hundred and sixty-seven years, can you believe it?”...