Family

Every parent has been there at one point or another – a snow storm hits and the kids have an unexpected snow day. You know your boss still expects you to come in regardless of the weather and now you have to find someone to watch over the kids, but...

Visit Michigan City LaPorte (www.visitmichigancitylaporte.com) is pleased to be hosting the North American Ice Fishing Circuit (NAIFC) qualifying tournaments on February 9, 10 & 11, 2018. This will be the first year that the NAIFC will be coming...

While winter break and the promise of two full weeks off from school is exciting for kids of all ages, parents may not be as excited. While the family time and extra hours with kiddos are always rewarding, a few days cooped up inside is enough to...

Tis’ the season for free rides! To say Happy Holidays and to let riders know it has been a pleasure serving them throughout 2017, South Shore Line (SSL) has expanded its Kids Ride Free program to ALL trains and train times. Tuesday, December 26,...

It’s never too early to be a member of the Pride, according to Purdue University Northwest. Purdue Northwest University Athletics Department’s 6th Annual Kids & Alumni Day was a special event for past graduates and possible future PNW...

The Mascot Hall of Fame is an attraction working its way into the Whiting community recently. Founded as an online-only hall, excitement and anticipation has been high since the hall began planning its move to Whiting in 2014. Located along the...

A LEGO Christmas Story House is coming to Hammond Dec. 2 & 3 during “A Christmas Story” Comes Home’s A Major Event and Holiday Market. The creator, Jason Middaugh, and his family will bring his LEGO® prototype of the yellow house on...

Baby its cold outside, and Santa is getting ready to come to downtown La Porte! Join in for the 2017 Santa Parade in downtown La Porte held on November 25 at 12:00 p.m. The parade runs through downtown, and Santa will be taken to his chalet at Plaza...

Eight puppies are safe and sound as a result of the dedication of a group of committed and caring people, and a lot of luck. The group had been watching and feeding the stray dog in Gary for a half a year. But attempts to catch her were not...

Do you own a lamp that your family and friends find hideous or think you have what it takes to create the ugliest lamp? Enter it into the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority’s Ugly Lamp Contest now until Nov. 17 and have the chance to win...