High school cross country has officially entered post season with the DAC (Duneland Athletic Conference). The DAC Meet for teams from Valparaiso, Crown Point, Michigan City, La Porte, Portage, Chesterton and Merrillville was held at Kesling Park in...
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La Porte, Valparaiso and Lake Central Battle for Victory on Kesling Park Course
Coming on strong during the race was senior Anthony Didion of La Porte. Didion was fresh off a victory at New Prairie on Saturday and didn’t hold back for the triangular meet against Valparaiso and Lake Central. Didion had the home field advantage...
Valpo, Michigan City Cross Country Take on Challenging Course
Valpo brought the heat on a cool afternoon with virtually perfect running conditions as they battled Michigan City for the win at Sunset Hill Farm County Park on September 17, 2013. The Valparaiso boys team achieved a perfect score of 15 to Michigan...
Future Students Experience the Love of Dance
At the United Dance Arts it is truly a family affair. Owned and operated by husband and wife team Melina and Dimitri Yallourakis, they are going into their 6th year of teaching dance. Daughter Kali, a Valpo graduate and now at Ohio State University,...
Athletes Rock the Track at IHSAA State Meet
A lot of metal came home to NWI from the IHSAA Track & Field State Meet held at IU Bloomington with Portage bringing home the load. Portage medaled in 4 events, the 3200 M Relay with Balboa, Dustin (11), Clegg, David (11), Martin, Tommy (09),...
Duneland Chamber Hosts Porter Regional Hospital at Fast Track Luncheon
The Chesterton Duneland Chamber of Commerce hosted Porter Regional Hospital at its annual Fast Track Luncheon with La Porte Savings Bank sponsoring the event. Heather Ennis, the Executive Director of the Chamber, welcomed a full house at the...
Porter Hospital Celebrates National Donate Life Month
Porter Regional Hospital held a Flag Raising Ceremony with the cooperation of the Indiana Organ Procurement Organization (IOPO) recognizing all the donors and recipients and those waiting for an organ donation to bring awareness to this issue....
Porter Health Hosts Spring Jubilee for Employees
Porter Regional Hospital held its annual Spring Jubilee as a thank you for all the hard work done by its associates, said Chief Financial Officer Cheryl Harmon. Harmon said, “This is a nice event that is an opportunity for our associates to relax...
Recalling a Trip to Chicago for Annual Flower & Garden Show
One of the great things about living in Valparaiso is the convenience of living near the great city of Chicago. Whether you drive, take the train or the bus, Chicago is practically in our backyard with worlds of things to offer, such as its many...
A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Laura Nirenberg
It all started with three little raccoons that needed rehabilitation. Laura Nirenberg took them into her home offering sanctuary, food and love. That started Nirenberg on her journey dedicating herself to the rehabilitation for wildlife, and over...