Inside the Merrillville High School gymnasium on Saturday evening, hundreds of fans were showing support for four teams—Hobart, Kankakee Valley, Michigan City, and Portage—at the annual IHSAA Girls Basketball Sectionals. The gym was so loud with...
Kaitlin Horgash
Cancer Survivor Series: Amanda Lyons
“I had just ran my first Chicago Marathon on October 12, 2009 and I was feeling pretty good about myself for that accomplishment,” Amanda Lyons recalled. Right after running the Chicago Marathon back in October 2009 and turning 38 years old,...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana Give 500 Area Children a Christmas to Remember
To most kids, Christmas is truly the most wonderful time of the year. All of the smiling faces kids have while opening presents and spending time with their families are moments that are to be cherished and remembered throughout the years. Although...
Strack and Van Til Thanks Vendors for Stocking our Shelves at Annual Vendor Christmas Party
On Wednesday, Strack and Van Til hosted their annual Vendor Christmas Party for all of their vendors who regularly stock the popular grocery stores we shop at. The Vendor Christmas Party was held at St. James Hall in Highland. Representatives from...
Cancer Survivor Series : Sue Ebeltoft
“Overall, my life changed the most when I found out that I was a lot stronger than what I thought I was,” said Sue Ebeltoft. Sue Ebeltoft was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin's Disease, otherwise known as Lymph Node Cancer, in 1999 at the...
Vera Bradley Bingo Fundraises For Local Senior Living Centers
“Bingo!” was the lively phrase that fueled the activity at Rittenhouse Village in Portage on Saturday afternoon. Residents of Rittenhouse and people of the community were welcomed to participate in the Vera Bradley Bingo event on Saturday....
IU Northwest Chancellor’s Medallion Paves the Way Towards Student Success
On Thursday, Indiana University Northwest hosted their annual Chancellor’s Medallion ceremony at Avalon Manor in Merrillville. The Chancellor’s Medallion is the highest honor to be presented by the Chancellor of Indiana University Northwest. The...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Dr. Michael Stephens
Dr. Michael Stephens has proudly served the students of Portage Township Schools as the Assistant Superintendent since January of 2017. He has always been a part of Portage, having grown up just south of the city. Dr. Stephens is a graduate of...
United Way of Porter County and Extra Mile Fitness Welcome Region Runners to Valpo Half Marathon and 5K
On Sunday, United Way of Porter County, in partnership with Extra Mile Fitness, hosted Race the Region’s series Valpo Half Marathon and new 5K. The course ran through winding country, scenic roads of Valparaiso. All of the proceeds from the races...
Strack & Van Til and Culinary Fight Club Present Bo Jackson’s Grocery Store Blitz and Tailgate Throwdown
On Monday, Strack & Van Til in Schererville hosted the Culinary Fight Club, featuring Bo Jackson’s Grocery Store Blitz and Tailgate Throwdown. The event promoted Bo Jackson’s Signature Food Line as chefs from around the Midwest used different...