The City of Portage conducted its annual State of the City Address at Woodland Park on Thursday, February 15. More than 250 people in the community gathered together for a luncheon to review and look ahead about improvements to the city. Portage...
The Michigan City Police Department held a presentation with a special announcement during its meeting on Wednesday, February 14. The department is welcoming Freya as its newest member to the team. Freya is a therapy dog who will help benefit the...
In honor and recognition of Black History Month, Indiana University Northwest is proud to feature Faith Smith, a senior studying English at the Gary campus. Smith grew up in a single-parent household. She was raised by her mother alongside her four...
Strack & Van Til’s “round up” campaign was honored with a check presentation recognizing the funds raised for the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana in 2023. The presentation took place at a luncheon celebration on Friday, January 26....
Lake County Parks and Recreation strives to create sites with open space while providing recreational, cultural and educational programs for the community. One park in the area that stays determined to achieve these goals is Oak Ridge Prairie. “We...
A simple approach can create a significant impact in the big picture. That was the case for Sean Steele, leading him into a career that has made up the bulk of his adult life. Steele was born and raised in Michigan City. He played freshmen basketball...
Porter County received a federal grant that will be utilized for local election improvement efforts on Tuesday, January 2. The grant was distributed by Secretary of State Diego Morales, who will be visiting county election officials in Porter,...
