Throughout the region, there are many resources like birthing classes, parenting classes, and even support groups for expectant mothers. But what resources exist for young children who are about to become a new brother or sister? Once again...
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A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Frank Farkas
It took a lot of hands to envision and build the City of Portage's new Founder’s Square Amphitheatre. We recognize the big names like the Portage Parks and Recreation Department, the Mayor’s Office, and the City of Portage. Today’s Life in the...
Read MoreDuneland Students Get a Dose of Adulthood through 2017 Duneland Chamber Reality Store
This year’s 8th Grade Duneland Reality Store introduced a new class of students into a decades-old tradition of immersive learning and community collaboration. Each student followed their own GPA-based career path through an adult finances...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Everett Gasper
Everett Gasper’s story is a hard one to write. He is a decorated World War II veteran, proud of his service, yet troubled by sacrifice. It is difficult to put into words all that this humble hero has seen and done in the adventure of his life....
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Rebecca Duncan
Rebecca Duncan learned at an early age about the creative and holistic method behind the art of music. She spent her adolescence and early adulthood searching for more knowledge. Now, she shares what she has learned with her elementary school...
Read More1st Source Bank and the United Way of LaPorte County Partnership Brings Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Tax season comes with mixed feelings. You may be excited about spending that income tax return, or relieved to finally have a cushion in your savings account. Some people love the math. Others are so overwhelmed with numbers, confused by paperwork,...
Read MorePorter County Career Center Student Uses Her Skills and Training to Save Classmate’s Life
Annabell Folsom used the Heimlich Maneuver to save a life a mere week after being certified in it. The Hebron High School Senior was taking a bus to a class field trip when the student behind her, Hayley, began to choke. Annabell ignored fear and...
Read MoreMeet Rita Rendina, Career Caregiver and Senior Mammography Technologist at the Northwest Indiana Breast Care Center at Methodist Hospital
When she first started with Methodist Hospitals, Rita Rendina had the option to work at the Northlake location, but instead she decided to work at the Soutlake location. This was a decision that would lead Rita to a dream job that she did not...
Read MoreNorthShore Health Centers Form “My First Tooth” Coalition to Battle Early Childhood Tooth Decay
Visits to the dentist rate pretty low on the priorities list for some families in the United States. 60% of our children will experience dental decay before the age of five. NorthShore Health Centers have had enough. They invite members of the...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Jennifer Gonzalez
Jennifer Gonzalez is a born and bred Portage Indian. She was raised to educate, empower, and inspire excellence in the children of her Pop Warner community, the way her teachers and coaches did for her. Athletics took the bench when Gonzalez...
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