“Here comes Peter Cottontail, hoppin’ down the bunny trail, hippity hoppin’ Easter’s on its way!” As a child, the anticipation of finding Peter Cottontail’s hidden Easter eggs was a number one priority. But, did we ever take a moment to...
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Mishawaka Parks Dept. partners with local businesses to expand development
With new sky rises in development, construction downtown, and some of the most beautiful parks in Indiana being developed through collaboration, it’s clear that Mishawaka is on the rise. Phil Blasko, superintendent for Mishawaka Parks, is no...
The Panhandle Pathway is proof of hard work and collaboration
The beautiful 22-mile-long Panhandle Pathway stretches from Winamac all the way south to Kenneth. It connects the communities of Star City, Thornhope, and Royal Center along the paved surface. The trail, once a part of a former Pennsylvania Railroad...
La Porte Community School Corporation prepares for Intermediate Program Fall 2019
An agenda for a new program of studies will be set in motion for 5th-8th graders in La Porte this upcoming school year. The vision will transform Kesling Middle School into Kesling Intermediate Campus where two intermediate schools will be connected...
Steindler Signs & Graphix leads the way in projects for emergency facilities and vehicles
Over the last 13 years, the Steindler Signs & Graphix team have gained a professional reputation from their impressive experience in the field. The Wanatah based team has worked with various hospitals, fire, and police departments in the region...
The History of the King Cake
Alongside masks, parades and gaudy costume jewelry lies a sweet Mardi Gras tradition with a colorful history: the King Cake. The roots of this sweet treat date back to European, pre-Christian pagan harvest celebrations, where sacrifice was a part of...
Students fuel creativity with a cause for National Heart Month
This year, Porter Regional Hospital joined with local students to advocate the awareness of National Heart Month through works of art or, ‘heart-work.’ The project was inspired by the message, “Show Us Your Heart”, encouraging 3rd- 5th...
The City of La Porte Says Good-bye to the Winter Blues at Annual Winterfest
If it’s going to snow and be freezing in Northwest Indiana, you might as well make the best of it. And so was born - WinterFest in La Porte! This past weekend the city of La Porte celebrated the annual WinterFest, despite the winter bite. Over the...
The City Of Whiting Celebrates History and Collaboration with Volo House of Cars and the History Channel ™
The City of Whiting, alongside many citizens in Northwest Indiana, have been psyched for the long-anticipated TV show, “Volo House of Cars” since this past summer. The show, airing on the History Channel™, offers an inside look into the hunt...
Steindler Signs: Everything You Need To Know
STOP! In the Name of Steindler Many correlate signage to simplicity, such as the instantly recognizable stop sign, or a billboard advertisement. But Steindler Signs wants you to STOP and think about what a sign could have the potential to be. The...