For the fifth annual United Way of La Porte County Car Wash, Michigan City decided to forgo competition and approach the county fundraiser with a more United Front. On October 9th the Police Department, school system, and Fire Department banded...
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VNA of Porter County Shows Love for Volunteers at Appreciation Breakfast
VNA Volunteers: A Work of Heart is this year’s national theme of gratitude for volunteers throughout the country and it is the sentiment that filled St. Paul’s Catholic Church on the Saturday morning of September 26th. VNA staff hosted over a...
The 2015 Brews and Blues Fest is a One-of-a-Kind Event
The City of Hobart and Indiana Beverage came together for the second year in a row to bring you a brew fest unlike any other. The festivities began at two on Saturday afternoon with a VIP tour and continued all day, until 9pm that night. Guests took...
Strack & Van Til Presents Generous Donation to NWI Law Enforcement Academy
Every week the Police Chiefs of Lake and Porter County conduct a meeting as the District 1 Law Enforcement Council. Recently they reached out to the corporation of Strack & Van Til, in search of a new location to gather. Today, Friday the 18th of...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Hattie Pickner
Hattie Pickner and her late husband literally built a home together in Portage 62 years ago. Like so many of us who lay our roots in Portage, she thinks it “is a nice town, a growing town.” As a community, we have achieved things in the past six...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Ralph Mundt
Whether they are hosting Zombie runs or updating a landscape, you can be sure that the Portage Parks and Recreation Department is working hard and having fun. It is the perfect fit for Sports Director Ralph Mundt. Not only has he been involved in...
Bacon Fest Brought the Community Together Through Food, Family, and Fun
What better way is there to bolster a community spirit than with some classic revelry and everyone’s favorite food? Click here to see more photos! This year’s Bacon Fest brought the people of Portage together in Founder’s Square to eat bacon...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: La Verne Papich
The home of La Verne Papich is a wonderland of books, family photos, and precious heirlooms. Every piece has a story as unique as the woman herself. La Verne has spent fifty years in the education system, teaching children Faith Formation. She has...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Rachel Dorrance
An education is the greatest asset you can have. It is the foundation of your resume, a badge of honor, and an investment in your future. Most people wait until they graduate high school to seek higher education. For 17-year-old Rachel Dorrance, that...
Lake Area United Way Holds “Canstruction” To Help Those in Need
June 24th 2015 was the second year of the Canstruction Build Day competition for both Northwest Indiana and young designer Emily Gross. The NWI branches of United Way joined together to bring the super hero themed food drive to the Southlake Mall....