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Celebrate Fourth of July weekend with La Porte at the Red Wine and Brew 2019 Local Heroes Benefit and concert on Stone Lake Beach on July 3rd, coordinated by Bethany Lutheran Church and numerous community sponsors. This year, rising country stars...

With over 860 acres of parks and trails in La Porte, it’s important to make the most of what each has to offer. For those who don’t know, May is Bike Month and Indiana hosts free fishing days on May 18 and June 1-2. Take advantage of these...

Dedicated community leader and generous philanthropist Catherine Hiler is a true community servant and supporter of Center for Hospice Care (CHC) and the Hospice Foundation, so it was only fitting that she was celebrated on the evening of May 1 among...

“Here comes Peter Cottontail, hoppin’ down the bunny trail, hippity hoppin’ Easter’s on its way!” As a child, the anticipation of finding Peter Cottontail’s hidden Easter eggs was a number one priority. But, did we ever take a moment to...

With new sky rises in development, construction downtown, and some of the most beautiful parks in Indiana being developed through collaboration, it’s clear that Mishawaka is on the rise. Phil Blasko, superintendent for Mishawaka Parks, is no...

The beautiful 22-mile-long Panhandle Pathway stretches from Winamac all the way south to Kenneth. It connects the communities of Star City, Thornhope, and Royal Center along the paved surface. The trail, once a part of a former Pennsylvania Railroad...

Over the last 13 years, the Steindler Signs & Graphix team have gained a professional reputation from their impressive experience in the field. The Wanatah based team has worked with various hospitals, fire, and police departments in the region...

Alongside masks, parades and gaudy costume jewelry lies a sweet Mardi Gras tradition with a colorful history: the King Cake. The roots of this sweet treat date back to European, pre-Christian pagan harvest celebrations, where sacrifice was a part of...

This year, Porter Regional Hospital joined with local students to advocate the awareness of National Heart Month through works of art or, ‘heart-work.’ The project was inspired by the message, “Show Us Your Heart”, encouraging 3rd- 5th...

If it’s going to snow and be freezing in Northwest Indiana, you might as well make the best of it. And so was born - WinterFest in La Porte! This past weekend the city of La Porte celebrated the annual WinterFest, despite the winter bite. Over the...