This Saturday, St. Mary’s Outpatient Surgery Center was transformed for a philanthropic event. St. Mary’s partnered with Pack-Away Hunger to package and provide food for local families in need. Assembly-line style tables filled the outpatient surgery …
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Family man. Dentist. Committed community member. Valparaiso resident, Dr. Robert Behrend takes tremendous pride in both his work and his hometown. Behrend grew up in Valparaiso where his Dad was a physician and several of his neighbors were dentists. This had …
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On Friday night, the Lubeznik Center for the Arts hosted an event to show appreciation for its supporting members. The Lubeznik Center, located in Michigan City, curates exhibits of contemporary art and provides community outreach and engagement. There are …
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Life Care Center of the Willows in Valparaiso Indiana focuses on in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation for those who need it. But aside from providing medical care for a variety of conditions, the staff at The Willows spends a tremendous amount of time …
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Bowling, dancing, and laughter were abundant throughout the 26th Annual Portage Township YMCA Bowl-A-Thon this past Sunday. Held at Camelot Bowl in Portage, this annual event raises funds to help subsidize YMCA programs and provide scholarships to individuals …
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The Valparaiso High School gymnasium was buzzing with excited fans before the start of the boys’ varsity basketball game. This past Friday, the Valparaiso Vikings hosted South Bend Clay and honored their graduating seniors Brandon Nicholas, Cole Wolf, Max …
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Kelsey’s Steakhouse in Valparaiso is known around the region for its quality steak selection and service. But did you know that it is also home to a fun, flavorful, food challenge? The Kelsey’s six-pound challenge invites patrons to test their limits …
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The V.N.A. of Porter County celebrated their staff and volunteers with a dinner at Strongbow Inn on Monday, February 23, 2015. Cold weather did not impede the warm smiles and friendly atmosphere of this annual event. Held in the chandelier-adorned banquet …
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Lisa Carpenter has a plaque hanging in her office that drives the work she does for the community. “Treat others as you’d like to be treated,” it says. The “Golden Rule.” Carpenter made it in second grade and has used the quote a source of …
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The annual Portage Parks Daddy Daughter Dance has come to mean quality family time for many people, and this year was no different. Over 300 pairs of dapper dads and their darling daughters showed up to celebrate their special bond. The event was held at …
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