The 12th Annual Hearts Of Hope ceremony was held at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart on Wednesday. The Hearts of Hope campaign raises funds for the Cardiovascular Research program at the hospitals within the Community Healthcare System. The...
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Portage Parks Hosts Another Memorable Daddy Daughter Dance
The Portage Department of Parks and Recreation had another incredible Daddy Daughter Dance this year. “This year we decided to sell tickets early, so moms could buy tickets for dads and their daughters," said Lori Wilkie, Assistant...
Mayor McDermott’s 2017 State of the City Address Touches on Upcoming Projects, Safety, and Quality of Life in the City of Hammond
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. delivered his annual State of the City Address to members of the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce on Thursday at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond. Instead of delivering a prepared speech, McDermott spoke on a broad...
Duneland Chamber of Commerce Introduces New Board and Honors Retiring Members at Annual Meeting
The 2017 annual meeting of the Duneland Chamber of Commerce celebrated their triumphs of 2016, welcomed new members and said goodbye to those retiring from the board and are prepared to face 2017 with determination and their usual impressive effort....
Northwest Indiana Health Institutions Team with Indiana University School of Medicine – Northwest – Gary to Provide Local Residency Opportunities to Local Students
You might remember that back in 2014, there was some talk about a shortage of primary care physicians in Northwest Indiana. While this is still may be the case, we’re here to bring you the good news, as always. Many of your favorite local health...
MegaBeatles Perform at the Newly Updated Memorial Opera House
The spirit of the 60’s was alive in Valpo tonight. The MegaBeatles came together to perform favorites such as “I am the Walrus,” “Twist and Shout,” and “I Feel Fine.” “It’s exciting to have these guys back for the third year....
St. Mary Medical Center Raises Funds for Cardiovascular Research Fund with 2017 Coffee & Canvas Event
Community Healthcare System’s St. Mary Medical Center hosted a special Coffee & Canvas event on Saturday morning at the Portage Lakefront Park & Riverwalk. The event allowed a group of people the opportunity to look out on the lakeshore,...
Strack & Van Til Celebrates Massive Renovation of South Valparaiso Location with Ribbon Cutting, Grand Re-Opening
Ever wished you could pick up a great salad, quickly, on Route 30 in Valparaiso? That day has come, with the reopening of the Van Til’s location on U.S. 30 on the city's west side. The new space includes an expanded produce department, more organic...
City of Hammond Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with 33rd Annual Candlelight March and Celebration
“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends” - Martin Luther King Jr. The people of Hammond demonstrated this morning that they will not stay silent in the current tumultuous political landscape, but...
St. Mary Medical Center Helps Unveil New Addition at Valpo YMCA
The YMCA and the St. Mary Medical Center did it again. They came together to provide an excellent service to the people of Valpo. This time, it includes a 7,800 square-foot, two-story addition to the Valparaiso Family YMCA, where St. Mary Medical...