Sam Malkowski

Unsatisfied hunger is a growing problem in low income families all across the nation. It hits especially hard this time of year, when parents are struggling to put food on the table and gifts under the tree. No one wants to deny their child the...

The Lifers at Ideas in Motion Media spent all year collecting your stories. With every early morning marathon, high school basketball game, and well planned fundraiser we have watched our community grow stronger. We have met ordinary people doing...

The Boys and Girls Club of South Haven had a few extra visitors on Tuesday, December 15th. NorthShore Health Centers came to spread Christmas joy and they brought Santa Claus with them. The entire community was invited to come visit Santa. NorthShore...

Every year, South Shore Arts in Hammond hosts a three-week project based on the children’s book “The Polar Express”. First graders from every school in the city come to Substation 9 to craft train themed ornaments, listen to the story, and...

On Saturday, December 5th, the Duneland Chamber of Commerce brought the festivities inside for the Christmas installation of their European Market. For one day only the gymnasiums and hallways of Chesterton's Westchester Middle School were filled...

Army Veteran Sergeant Ed McCoy moved to Portage with his family at the beginning of this millennium. Since then it has been his home. No matter how far his travels have taken him or what adventures life has given him, his roots are here. Sgt McCoy...

The first time Michael Hansen picked up a comic book he did not know it would determine the course of his life. Fast forward 37 years and he is now the owner of his own comic and collectibles shop. Lightspeed Hobbies is the hub of Portage’s gaming...

Downtown Chesterton was overrun on October 30th with witches, creepers, and ghouls going building to building in search of candy to plunder. No need to alert the townsfolk though: they were all there, clad in their finest costumes for the annual...

Brewfest is one of the largest fundraisers in Portage. All the proceeds go to the YMCA which in turn give it back to the community. Who knew that charity could be so much fun? To see more photos from the event, click here! For the second year in a...

St Mary Medical Center welcomed a private group of Portage citizens to the ribbon cutting ceremony at their newly remodeled Health Care Center on Arbors St. in Portage. The new facilities feature a diagnostics department and an immediate care clinic....