Emily Chaples

Every year for the past decade, Kim Sauers and his staff at Sauers Buick-GMC have hosted a family fun fair and car show as a way of giving back to the surrounding community and one of its largest non-profit organizations, the American Red Cross. One and all …

“Home is where the heart is…”– it’s a common idiom, a comforting expression heard a thousand times moreover in our lifetimes. But what if you don’t have a home? What if you are unable to provide a safe place for your family …

Changing the political landscape of the United States is a hefty task, but Molly Barker, founder of the Red Boot Coalition, is on a mission to do just that. Recently established and gaining momentum, The Red Boot Coalition is a movement, aimed at …

“Pierogi”, “pyrohy”, “pierozki” – no matter how you say it, these doughy dumplings are always satisfyingly good! So much so in fact, Whiting holds an annual Pierogi Festival in honor of the Eastern European heritage these tasty pastries …

Founders Square Park in Portage is well on its way to providing area families a warm weather escape in its new Splash Pad and Discovery Play Zone. Construction on the Splash Pad area began almost two weeks ago, with Gariup Construction of Gary breaking …

Illuminated, twinkling…the Pavilion at Wolf Lake pulsated with the energy of a community wrapped in the glow of a summertime festival at dusk. Surrounded by tummy twirling rides and an endless array of food vendors, come early evening most visitors had …

Each year, Nativity of Our Savior Church holds its annual Nativity Fest – a fun filled weekend meant to bring the community together by way of delicious food, games, rides and entertainment. This evening marked the official start to the church’s 49th …

All Ships Rise with the Rising Tide Heather Ennis, new President and CEO of the Northwest Indiana Forum, served as guest speaker today at the Hobart Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon. Having just moved out of her role as executive director of the …

With summer holidays quickly approaching, many motorists are scrambling to make certain their vehicle is up to the rigors of warm-weather travel. Scorching sunshine, coupled with extreme temperatures, can be more than a nuisance when it comes to your …