Bringing players and teams from around the country together, the National Softball Associations’ (NSA) World Series will once again be hosted throughout Northwest Indiana July 17-23. For the last several years, the NSA has partnered with...
When most people think about a park, they picture a playground full of swings and slides. Encompassing more than a dozen sites, the Lake County Parks and Recreation Department offers playgrounds and so much more. Including a 100-year-old working...
The Brooks at Vale Park, one of Valparaiso's most exciting new developments, is preparing the perfect home for Steve and Judy Emmert. Transferring to Valparaiso from Illinois, the Emmert family was looking for a location that had a spectacular...
In a city of more than 70,000 people, it can be difficult to make a change. The Hammond Redevelopment Commission and the Northwest Indiana Redevelopment Authority (RDA) hope to do just that. Renovating the historic Bank Calumet building in downtown...
Working tirelessly to promote and support Valparaiso, the Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation (VEDC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, partners with local groups to improve the quality of life throughout the city....
We each have a passion and a purpose. Some of us are lucky enough to turn that purpose into a career. One of UnitedHealthcare’s newest members, Jillian Martinez, is one of those people. Martinez came to UnitedHealthcare as a market sales...
In a world full of uncertainty, knowing that you have coverage and support can make all the difference. For some small business owners, providing their employees with quality healthcare insurance is a difficult and expensive decision. Programs like...
Every second counts when someone suffers a stroke. The sooner treatment can be administered, the better the outcome. “Time is brain,” said Jennifer Biank, a clinical nurse specialist at Community Hospital. “We want to educate the public on the...
Spring and summer in Northwest Indiana are always full of outdoor activities and events. South Shore Convention and Visitor Authority is a not-for-profit hospitality group working to keep and develop events and attractions throughout the Region...
The City of Valparaiso highlights March as Disability Awareness Month. The Mayor's Advisory Human Relations Council has organized resources, events, and speakers conveniently located throughout the city to promote awareness and...