“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference”. The words of the serenity prayer have guided countless individuals through some of the toughest times in their …
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Residents of the City of La Porte would have thought they were in the heart of New Orleans on Saturday night, as community members gathered at the La Porte Civic Auditorium for the Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball. Mayor Mark Krentz hosted the event as a way to …
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Friday morning, St. Jude House Family Violence Prevention Center hosted its inaugural Bruncheon to Break the Silence at Villa Cesare in Schererville. The event aimed at raising awareness for domestic violence, and took place on International Women’s Day …
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“Knowledge is a powerful thing. Try to learn at least one new thing every day, and never stop learning,” Carol Baisden tells her culinary students at Ivy Tech Community College in East Chicago. “Knowledge can be passed down, and its benefits are …
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For the past 20 years, American RENOLIT Corporation (ARC) has been a presence in the La Porte community. Founded in Worms, Germany in 1946, the German-based, family-owned company acquired the site in La Porte in 1999, and has continued to make its presence in …
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America has long prided itself on its values of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We must never forget that these rights are sacred, earned at the hands of thousands of veterans. We have them to thank for our daily freedoms, big and small, and they …
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In the Spring of 2019, Community Healthcare System (CHS) will be offering an extensive range of free classes, programs, and presentations at Community Hospital in Munster, St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart …
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All of us strive for success in life, especially when it comes to our careers. When life’s daily stresses overwhelm us and prevent us from achieving success, we look for pillars of support. Meet Courtney Parthun, a La Porte community member who is that …
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Growing up, we all have certain mentors that find some way to touch our lives and give us guidance along the way. For many, these role models come in the form of coaches who give guidance about the sports they play. Inevitability, they end up teaching the …
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Lights were shining, skaters were laughing, and hot chocolate was flowing this Thursday evening at the new Bulldog Ice Rink in Crown Point. Oak Partners, Inc. treated clients, friends and family to a couple of hours on the ice, a hot chocolate bar and cookie …
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