The Porter County Veterans Service Office is working hard to make sure veterans throughout the county have the help they need with any matter regarding their time serving our country. Director of Veteran Services Joseph (Joe) Baruffi described it as...
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Cancer Survivor Series: Rick Gosser
In 2019, Rick Gosser received a diagnosis that changed his entire perspective on life. Gosser decided to visit the doctor that year when he noticed a mark that just wouldn’t heal. “I had a sore on my left shoulder that would just not heal...
Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso sales and motorclothes staff creates family-like atmosphere; makes a welcoming environment for all
“Family” was a common word that came up when the sales and motorclothes staff at Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso spoke about their time at the dealership. They understand it’s not more about buying the fanciest bike or the best-looking clothes,...
HealthLinc receives $25,000 Grant from 1st Source Foundation for optometry center in Mishawaka
The 1st Source Foundation has awarded HealthLinc with a $25,000 grant to go toward the clinic’s new optometry center in Mishawaka, Ind. The grant was made possible through the Foundation, which works with 1st Source Bank to give back to...
2021 Trick-Or Treat times and Halloween events in Northwest Indiana
Halloween is just around the corner, which means spooky season is in full swing! Below we listed the trick-or-treating times and frightening fun events happening in the Region this month. Be sure to check it out to plan some spook-tacular nights in...
AATG Part 6 recap: a look into each speech that captured #MyStrength
On September 16, GreatNews.Life Executive Director Jenny Craig-Brown hosted the event of the year: All About the Girls Part 6! Held at Urschel Pavilion in Downtown Valparaiso, Craig-Brown invited six women to speak on the encouraging...
Comcast offers fast, reliable telecommunications services to and invests in communities across Northwest Indiana
In a world that’s becoming more and more dependent on technology, it’s important to have access to reliable, state-of-the-art telecommunications services. “Comcast provides its state-of-the-art Xfinity Internet, TV, Mobile, Voice (home...
Dr. Sean DeSilva named Medical Director of the Franciscan Health Breast Care Center Crown Point, the only fellowship-trained breast imager at Crown Point hospital
Dr. Sean DeSilva, MD of Franciscan Health is one of a kind - he is currently the only fellowship-trained breast imager at the Crown Point location. That very reason is what encouraged him to take the job as the new Medical Director of the Franciscan...
A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Sara Hicks
If you attended All About the Girls Part Six last month, you could tell everyone brought their A-game when it came to style, both with clothes and with hair. This included host Jenny Craig-Brown, who rocked an incredible faux-hawk that many adored,...
A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Teresa Mago
On July 5, 2018, a week shy of his 18th birthday, Zac Mago began the day just like any other; he took his grandma to breakfast and then went shopping. Upon returning home, though, he told his sister he didn’t feel good and went to take a nap. Zac...