Self-proclaimed “domestic goddess” Megan Duncan is passing down a long tradition of caring for her community to her daughter the best way she knows how: together. Duncan became a young mother to twins at the age of 22, but the tragedy that led to...
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New Prairie football comes out on top during season opener against La Porte
The La Porte High School Slicers hosted the New Prairie Cougars as football season kicked off across Indiana on Friday night. The stands were full, the band played on, and the cheerleaders from both sides performed a halftime...
Read MoreDowntown Hammond brimming with tie-dye, peace signs at 2019 Beatles Fest
Downtown Hammond was brimming with tie-dye and peace signs Saturday during the 14th Beatles Fest. The annual favorite, which has grown from a barroom concert for 50 into a family-friendly event that takes over a city block, followed the first...
Read MoreA La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Tim Darenski
There’s a trick to catching Tim Darenski for a quick chat: wait for nap time. Darenski and his wife Elizabeth recently welcomed their daughter Lily into the world, and life has been both hectic and heaven ever since. “People say you should sleep...
Read MoreA La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Audra Bell Peterson
“I absolutely love this class,” a student once told then-teacher Audra Bell Peterson, “but I don’t want to do this for the rest of my life.” She looked that student in the eye and said, “Great!” The student, speechless and bewildered,...
Read MoreLivin’ It Up Music Festival makes Porter County Special Olympics’ mission possible
Dozens of Porter County Special Olympics athletes joined Lorrie Woycik on stage Sunday at Zao Island to say, “1-2-3 thank you to all these wonderful people,” as she accepted the $100,000 check at the 9th Annual Livin’ It Up music festival....
Read MoreCancer Survivor Series: Jerry Swearington
“If it weren’t for my grandson getting me sick I wouldn’t be here today,” said Jerry Swearington, who is celebrating three years of being cancer-free. Swearington had caught a cold from his oldest grandson, Corbin, while babysitting his...
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