Elise Sims

Take a walk into the past with a trip to Lake County Park’s Buckley Homestead

Take a walk into the past with a trip to Lake County Park’s Buckley Homestead Northwest Indiana residents can get a glimpse of the area's agricultural history during a visit to Buckley Homestead County Park in Lowell. Part of Lake County Parks and Recreation facilities, the 575 acre-living history farm provides a snapshot of...

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Top 10 community articles on Portage.Life in 2023

By: Alayna Wilkening, Curtis Hankins, Damon Modglin, Elise Sims, Emily Kozina, Gena Demuth Last Updated: December 21, 2023

Top 10 community articles on Portage.Life in 2023 There have been a wide variety of businesses, organizations, and communities that have been giving back to others and making the Region the best place it can be. Northwest Indiana continues to grow and prosper due to the determination and relentless...

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Time to celebrate: Indiana Beverage unleashes The Beast at stores across Northwest Indiana

Time to celebrate: Indiana Beverage unleashes The Beast at stores across Northwest Indiana Just in time for Halloween parties and tailgating, a new adult beverage will be ripping its way into retail stores across Northwest Indiana. Distributed by Indiana Beverage for CANarchy, The Beast™ Unleashed makes its debut October 2. The Beast is...

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NIPSCO turns to Mother Nature to help power a future filled with renewable resources

NIPSCO turns to Mother Nature to help power a future filled with renewable resources The clock is winding down on coal-fired energy sources and NIPSCO, a subsidiary of NiSource, is preparing to power Indiana for years to come. “NIPSCO is committed to creating our own reliable, sustainable supply of energy that will serve customers...

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Porter-Starke offers quality services to help individuals get back on the path to mental wellness

Porter-Starke offers quality services to help individuals get back on the path to mental wellness Mental illnesses can have a variety of causes and are oftentimes unpredictable. When someone you know is in distress and is having difficulty functioning at home and at work, Porter-Starke Services is available round the clock with quality inpatient...

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Porter County Sheriff Jeff Balon sets tone, makes staff and community outreach top priorities of office

Porter County Sheriff Jeff Balon sets tone, makes staff and community outreach top priorities of office With more than 32 years in law enforcement, Jeff Balon said he still gets up with a smile on his face in the morning and looks forward to going to work. He attributes his longevity on the job to both of his families - his family at home and his...

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Parents and kids are all about the new LTMX over-under bridge in Pulaski County

Parents and kids are all about the new LTMX over-under bridge in Pulaski County Dirt bike riders of all levels are wheelin' it to Medaryville to experience the new over-under bridge at the Leisure Time Motocross (LTMX) track. According to Track Owner Bill Ricard, there is only one other motocross track with an over-under bridge...

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Urban League of Northwest Indiana enlists community to help advance diversity, inclusion in the Region

Urban League of Northwest Indiana enlists community to help advance diversity, inclusion in the Region When it comes to improving quality of life for residents in Northwest Indiana, it is comforting to know that there is an organization that’s 'got your back.’ Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc. was established in 1945 to help remove the...

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Sinai Forum’s 70th season at Purdue University Northwest aims to inspire, educate, entertain

Sinai Forum’s 70th season at Purdue University Northwest aims to inspire, educate, entertain For the past 70 years, Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest has brought together world-renowned scholars, leaders, dignitaries, artists and personalities to encourage, inspire, educate and entertain. This season carries on its longstanding...

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American Water’s grant program aims to keep clean drinking water flowing in Northwest Indiana communities

American Water’s grant program aims to keep clean drinking water flowing in Northwest Indiana communities Every drop counts. The folks at Indiana American Water are committed to protecting the environment and finding ways to use this precious resource wisely. Working to bring water and wastewater services to customers, Indiana American Water strives to...

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