Local photographer Nancy Addie is bringing her art and community to an international spotlight with a stunning entry into a Weather Channel photo contest. Her photo of the Chicago skyline is in the top 5 among thousands of contestants. The contest,...
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Organist Carey Scheck Performs at La Porte Hospital’s First Friday in the Chapel for March
It was Ludwig van Beethoven that said, “Music should strike fire in the heart of man and bring tears from the eyes of woman.” It was organist Carey Scheck that brought Beethoven's passion to the La Porte Hospital Family Chapel. The...
La Porte High School Choir Performs at La Porte Hospital’s First Friday in the Chapel for February
February’s First Friday performance was an exceptional group of students from La Porte High School. Their voices drew a crowd from all over the La Porte Hospital. The Health Care Foundation of La Porte Hospital funds First Fridays as an outreach...
Portage YMCA Hosts Brewfest to Raise Funds and Support for Programs
The Portage Brewfest is the YMCA’s biggest fundraiser. Over 200 people come every year to support the YMCA, sample local craft beers, and have a good time with their community. "It’s overwhelming,” said Jan Zurek, the Fund Development Director...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Kim Mrak
Kim Mrak lives, works and breathes the Brain Balance Center of Valparaiso. Her life to this point has culminated years of experiences and passions into a career that Mrak enjoys more and more each day. A few longtime friends partnered with Mrak and...
MCPD Youth Leadership Cadets Lend a Hand Cleaning Up Washington Park Zoo
While parents and their children searched for napping bears and soaking alligators, the cadets of the Youth Leadership Academy got to see the Washington Park Zoo in another way. They spent their Friday morning cleaning sidewalks and pulling weeds for...
Portage High School Holds 2016 Winter Sports Awards Banquet
On Thursday, March 17th, the Winter Sports athletes of Portage High School gathered in the East Auditorium for their annual awards ceremony. Coaches, family, and friends cheered as their student was awarded a 4th year letter or an MVP recognition....
Rittenhouse Senior Living and Portage Chamber of Commerce Hold Classic Car and Motorcycle Show for a Good Cause
Rittenhouse Senior Living, The Portage Chamber of Commerce, and the fickle weather of Northwest Indiana teamed up to bring the community a classic car show. August 8th, 2015 was the perfect day for such an exhibit. To see more photos from the event,...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Claire Hagan
This year has been a prestigious one for Portage High School student Claire Hagan. With three new awards under her belt and a Choir letter on her jacket, Claire has already begun a life of fine arts. Her dreams of professional theatre and dance may...