As part of the Ford Motor Company’s “Drive One For Your School” program, Lake Shore Ford and members of Chesterton High School’s parent Band Booster organization are working together to help support the band program and music education...
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Portage Township YMCA Takes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
The world’s latest craze made its way to the Portage Township YMCA on Tuesday. By being the latest participant in the ALS Cold Water Challenge, RN Health and Wellness Coordinator Danny Gonzalez decided to have ice water thrown onto him amongst his...
Read MorePortage Little League Senior All Star Team is 1 Game from Winning State!
The Portage Little League Senior All Star Team is just one game from winning state! We play Saturday July 26 at 2pm in Wabash, IN. The team has 13 boys on it and they are playing their hearts out. They our 9-0 since they started this journey. The...
Read More80th Anniversary Festival Honors County Icon
This Saturday Porter County Parks and Recreation will be hosting a family reunion style festival to celebrate 80 Years of Sunset Hill Farm from 11am-3pm at Sunset Hill Farm County Park at 775 Meridian, Valparaiso. Sunset Hill’s history dates back...
Read MoreTake Some Time this 4th of July Weekend to Check out a Blockbuster at the Portage 16 IMAX!
We have some awesome movies ready to be seen at Portage 16 IMAX. Get in on these summer blockbusters that are playing now. Deliver Us From Evil- New York police officer Ralph Sarchie, struggling with his own personal issues, begins investigating a...
Read MoreCanstruction Dates Announced – STEM Coaches Sought To Lead Design Teams
Lake Area United Way and United Way of Porter County in cooperation with Congressman Pete Visclosky are coming together to host a “Superheroes Against Hunger” Canstruction competition. The competitors will consist of middle school students from...
Read MoreGrade A Health Care Franciscan Healthcare Munster, Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Michigan City, Earn Highest Distinction in Hospital Safety Scores
Franciscan Healthcare Munster and Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Michigan City recently received A grades, the highest given, as a reflection of superior hospital safety. The Leapfrog Group, a national leader and advocate in hospital transparency,...
Read MoreNIRPC Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting Thursday, June 19, 2014
TTY users may access the Relay Indiana Service by calling 711 or 1-800-743-3333. Requests for alternative formats may be made 48 hours in advance by contacting Mary Thorne at 219-763-6060, ext. 131 or email to mthorne@nirpc.org. The Northwestern...
Read MorePorter Regional Hospital to Present EMS Symposium Featuring National Speaker
In recognition of National EMS Week, which runs from May 18 – 24, Porter Regional Hospital will host an EMS Symposium from 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21 at Ivy Tech Community College, 3100 Ivy Tech Dr. in Valparaiso. The event is free...
Read MoreVoices of Ogden Dunes Presented at the Porter County Museum
Stop by the Porter County Museum on Sunday May 18 at 2:00 p.m. to hear voices from Ogden Dunes! During this special Sundays @ the PoCo Muse program, readers bring to life the personal stories from early residents and share thoughts on the Dunes’...
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