Halloween is just around the corner, which means spooky season is in full swing! Below we listed the trick-or-treating times and frightening fun events happening in the Region this month. Be sure to check it out to plan some spook-tacular nights in...
Lauren Grasham
AATG Part 6 recap: a look into each speech that captured #MyStrength
On September 16, GreatNews.Life Executive Director Jenny Craig-Brown hosted the event of the year: All About the Girls Part 6! Held at Urschel Pavilion in Downtown Valparaiso, Craig-Brown invited six women to speak on the encouraging...
Comcast offers fast, reliable telecommunications services to and invests in communities across Northwest Indiana
In a world that’s becoming more and more dependent on technology, it’s important to have access to reliable, state-of-the-art telecommunications services. “Comcast provides its state-of-the-art Xfinity Internet, TV, Mobile, Voice (home...
Dr. Sean DeSilva named Medical Director of the Franciscan Health Breast Care Center Crown Point, the only fellowship-trained breast imager at Crown Point hospital
Dr. Sean DeSilva, MD of Franciscan Health is one of a kind - he is currently the only fellowship-trained breast imager at the Crown Point location. That very reason is what encouraged him to take the job as the new Medical Director of the Franciscan...
Methodist Hospital Foundation holds annual golf outing to benefit hospital
More than 150 golfers gathered for the Methodist Hospitals Foundation10th annual golf outing at Innsbrook Country Club in Merrillville. Funds raised will support all patient services that the hospital provides to the community. “The proceeds from...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Michele Stowers
Michele Stowers never imagined she would one day become a bus driver for Portage schools, but now she cannot imagine her life any other way. After being stuck in a job she was not a big fan of, Stowers decided she needed a career change that would...
Indiana American Water breaks ground for $24.5 million water main replacement project in Gary
Indiana American Water broke ground in Gary on Wednesday, September 8 to begin a $24.5 million water main replacement project. City of Gary Mayor Jerome Prince, community leaders, and project partners joined Indiana American Water to be...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Brandon King
Brandon King takes the phrase “all the world’s a stage” to heart. The Portage native has always had a life-long passion for stand-up comedy, and he’s working hard to turn it into a full-time career. His love for comedy began as a child, long...
Former Portage teacher and coach Thomas Edward Levandoski remembered for his friendliness, caring attitude, and positive impact on community
On Thursday, August 26, former Portage teacher and coach Thomas Edward “Coach Lev” Levandoski passed away peacefully at home after a four-year battle with cancer. Coach Lev graduated from La Porte High School in 1968, and then from Purdue...