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To continue my Mudathlon training saga, I thought it would be good to drop some knowledge on you, readers. I recently experienced "Leg Day", and though it was tough. I will reap the benefits later. I headed over to Anytime Fitness of Michigan City to...

As many of us remember, this winter was...an experience. It left many grouchy and looking to move to warmer clients. It hard to be happy when extreme weather comes into play. But there were some that braved the cold and melted the snow with their...

Last year when I ran the Mudathlon, I was tripping and awkwardly making my way over and around obstacles -pretty much the picture of incoordination. It's not uncommon for participants to resemble newborn calves when running this race. It's called...

Portage may be known for their boats (at the Harbor), Bass (Pro Shops) and big screen (at the Portage IMAX), but in just a day’s time, visitors (and residents, too) will be able to find much more than the three B’s. The city is packed with hidden...

  Each weekend we bring you 10 Fun Things to Do in Northwest Indiana so you are never without something to do! This weekend, summer is in full swing with festivals, benefits, a war re-enactment, a block party and plenty more! Crown Point...

Last Week our first "Life Baby" had her mid-term check up. 20 weeks down and 20 weeks to go. Now that we know she is a "she" we are all giddy in pink. We don't have a name for her yet so the little princess will just be that for now. Last week at the...

In two-and-a-half years under the James Snyder mayoral administration, the city of Portage has certainly become more financially efficient, turning a financial deficit of $900,000 into a $2.1 million surplus. “Portage is a blue-collar, hard-working...

The United Way of La Porte County Board of Directors is grateful for the dedicated service of the 24 community volunteers who served on the 2014 Allocations Committee. They spent countless hours reviewing 36 program proposals submitted by 22 partner...

Each weekend we bring you 10 Fun Things to Do in Northwest Indiana so you are never without something to do! This weekend features some summer fun across the region with festivals, theatre shows, fundraisers, expos, a golf tournament, a paddling...

Last year I ran the Northwest Indiana Mudathlon and had a blast doing it. This year makes me a second year veteran and since I know what I will be getting myself into, I thought it would be cool to chronicle the experience and the time leading up to...