10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, February 17-20

10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, February 17-20 Who is ready for a weekend full of fun events in Northwest Indiana? Our latest edition features a dance class, an annual Region-favorite event, a craft event, a garage sale, and so much more. Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things to do this...

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10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, February 10-13

10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, February 10-13 Now that the snowstorm is behind us, there is ample opportunity to get back to the activities we love in Northwest Indiana this weekend. Whether it’s taking a walk outside with a friend, grabbing a ticket to a musical, or watching athletes compete...

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Singin’ and Swingin’ the Standards! at Memorial Opera House

Singin’ and Swingin’ the Standards! at Memorial Opera House Big band music of the ‘20s, ‘30s and ‘40s has gifted American culture with arguably the greatest love songs on the charts. Listening to the crooning of “Rat Pack” members Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Bing Crosby, Peter...

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Porter County Expo Center staff prides itself on family environment

Porter County Expo Center staff prides itself on family environment It’s rare to find coworkers that feel like family, but at the Porter County Expo Center, the staff can’t say enough kind things about each other. There are only four full-time employees on staff at the Porter County Expo Center. Lori Daly serves...

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Porter County Health Department’s tips and tricks for staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic

Porter County Health Department’s tips and tricks for staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic Ever since March of 2020 the world has turned upside down because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Letty Zepeda, health administrator for Porter County Health Department, believes that staying inside and getting vaccinated are the best things we can do to...

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Top 10 health articles on Portage.Life in 2021

By: Aubrey Thomson, Curtis Hankins, Dan Petreikis, Peyton Mahlmann Last Updated: December 22, 2021

Top 10 health articles on Portage.Life in 2021 If there is anything that the previous year taught us, it’s the importance of prioritizing both personal and community health and wellbeing. Those many lessons of 2020 helped to foster a ton of growth and development in regards to the health of the...

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Porter County Commissioners seek public input on use Of American Rescue Plan Act Funds

Porter County Commissioners seek public input on use Of American Rescue Plan Act Funds The Porter County Board of Commissioners is seeking input from the citizens of Porter County regarding the investment of the $33,096,066.00 allocated to Porter County under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) of 2021. Generally, ARP provides that...

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Memorial Opera House To Present Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical

Memorial Opera House To Present Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical The Memorial Opera House (MOH) announced that ticket sales are now open for their production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical in February of 2022. Matilda was originally scheduled for the summer of 2020 but was delayed because of COVID lockdowns...

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Get Your Tickets NOW For Holiday Inn, The Musical Before It Sells Out!

Get Your Tickets NOW For Holiday Inn, The Musical Before It Sells Out! ACT NOW if you want to experience the Memorial Opera House production of Holiday Inn, The Musical because they are heading for a total SELL OUT! Sunday matinee performances are already sold out. Friday and Saturday evening performances are your best...

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