What do Superheroes, kids, families, pizza, arcade games, putt putt, go carts and tobacco have in common? Not much if you think about it, but tonight they had a lot in common; all these things went together if you were at Zao Island from 5-8 this...
Jennifer Lemmon
Walk to End Lupus Raises Money for Indiana Lupus Foundation of America
Amidst purple and white balloons being set off the 2016 Walk to End Lupus began at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point. Merrillville High School cheerleaders clapped and cheered for the participants as they walked thru the arch of balloons....
Kids and Families Go for a Swim at LaPorte Family YMCA’s Annual Bunny Bubbles Underwater Easter Egg Hunt
The first thing heard today as you walked into the LA Porte County Family YMCA was ready, set, go, then splashes! No, it wasn’t a swim race. It was an egg dive. The LA Porte County YMCA hosted their annual Bunny Bubbles Underwater Easter Egg Hunt...
2015 Holiday Season Kicks Off in Hammond with Annual Parade
As the fog lifted and the sun began to shine through on Saturday morning, the feel of community and Holiday cheer was in the air in Hammond. Hammond hosted their annual Holiday Parade. The chill in the air did not stop families from lining the...
City of Hammond Veterans Day Parade a Local Celebration of Our Country’s Finest
On this gorgeous sunny autumn day the city of Hammond hosted their 2nd annual Veterans Appreciation Day Parade. This is the only parade of its kind in Lake County. Hammond plans on hosting this parade every year. Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr., who spoke...
A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Sergeant Matt Spoljoric
Humble, means having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance. Humble also means Sergeant Matt Spoljoric, a full-time recruiter for the National Guard in La Porte and this week's Life in the Spotlight. Matt considers himself a...
La Porte County Family YMCA Throws a Halloween Night to Remember
The gym at the LA Porte YMCA was packed with superheroes, princesses, minions and more at the LA Porte County Family YMCA Halloween Family Fun night. “This is a free event to give back to the community ,” Cindy Berchem, Executive Director of the...
Duneland Family YMCA Gets Healthy with the Community at Walkin’ Wednesdays
As the leaves turn colors, the warm wind blows through the air, creating the perfect temperature the Walkin’ Wednesday group. The group meets at the Duneland Chamber of Commerce for a 5k walk every Wednesday at 4:15pm and they around Chesterton...
Second Sinai Forum Hosts Famous Speaker David Marquet
Speaking to a sold-out room, David Marquet was the second speaker for the Purdue North Central Sinai Forum for 2015. He is the author of "Turn The Ship Around", a top graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and now a leadership consultant.. David spoke...