Jessica Durham, Director of Marketing and Special Events for the La Porte County Family YMCA, exudes passion and love for her community. Born and raised in La Porte, Durham cultivated a connection to her city growing up and added her own family roots...
Editor’s Note: Please consider and follow all local and state guidelines in terms of outdoor activity and park use as you read this inspiring and creative approach that some local athletes are taking to staying competitive. With high school and...
*Paid Endorsement* Inhale, exhale. Repeat. The movement of air through our lungs often goes unnoticed, but for the American Lung Association (ALA) this simple function is a vital component for living a healthy life. ALA is committed to helping all...
For as long as I’ve been a runner, I have been preached to time and time again about “the little things,” the intangibles that play into a runner’s performance yet are too often overlooked. With this in mind, I wanted to give the runners of...
Though snow fell steadily on Monday afternoon, it wasn’t Santa Clause who paid the children of La Porte a visit. Children were greeted instead by the tooth fairy at HealthLinc Dental (400 Teegarden St. La Porte, IN) as part of the Give Kids A...
The moment I crumbled backward onto the worn carpet in my bedroom, I knew exactly what was going on. I was hurt again. It was just a matter of finding out how badly. Over the course of my 10 years as a competitive runner, I’ve racked up a list of...
Ask any typical college student how they’re doing and you’ll likely hear one of two replies: ‘good’ or ‘stressed.’ The first is usually just a cover up for the latter. College students simultaneously juggle daily classes, exams, jobs and...
Thanksgiving is upon us this week, and Grace Dwyer of Calumet College of St. Joseph certainly has a lot to be thankful for. Last weekend, Dwyer competed in the NAIA Cross Country National Championship race in Vancouver, Washington, an honor she...
