Times change, people grow. They move into a community, or they move out and – with each generation that passes – the needs and character of the community changes, too. Many people from the Portage area were saddened last year when it was...
The region held its breath yesterday, as news of a tragedy spread quickly through Northwest Indiana. Shortly after noon, on a bright Saturday in mid-March, while headed to a semistate game at Lafayette Jefferson, a school bus carrying the Griffith...
Calumet College of St. Joseph in Whiting, Indiana held a special luncheon this weekend, to host a very special visitor, Indiana state Superintendent for Public Instruction Glenda Ritz, to their annual Dr. Quentin P. Smith CCSJ STEM scholarship...
Hammond city hall members gathered inside the lobby of the historic Bank Calumet building this week, for a walk-through of the offices, before being asked to put an upcoming move to a vote. Mayor McDermott has proposed moving the current city hall...
Dozens of area residents gathered in the banquet hall at the Portage Woodland Park this evening, for a Black-Tie event to celebrate the release of local author Nashanta Taylor-Weems’ debut work, From Sunrise, To Sunset: A Poetic Journey....
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." -Martin Luther King, Jr. Click here to see more photos from the event! On a bitter cold January day, nearly 100 people gathered in the...
Children filled the lobby of Nativity of Our Savior Church, all of them dressed in their Christmas best - shoes shined and hair combed - some fidgeting nervously, others laughing, but all of them eager and excited to show what they could to. Click...
Warm. Friendly. Inviting. These are the words that first come to mind when you walk into the new Valparaiso 1st Source Bank, located on 2005 LaPorte Avenue, at the roundabout of LaPorte and Sturdy Road. Curved wood and beveled glass highlight the...
There is an old and well-known proverb which reads, “Do not judge a man until you have walked a mile in his shoes.” This saying teaches compassion, empathy and seeks to encourage people to try to understand the burdens of others. The Portage...
Franciscan Hospital and Healthcare has something they want to share with the community. After 18 months of planning and hard work, the new emergency department is scheduled to open in just a few weeks. The good folks at Franciscan threw a pre-opening...