Ryan McCormick

With over 10,000 pictures taken this year on PortageLife, you could spend a whole day viewing the multitude of pictures we have covering events and activities all thoughout Portage. Honestly, you’re probably in there somewhere! As we look back at the …

There’s no doubt that when citizens of Porter County venture out to enjoy a night on the town or to simply fill an errand, that they often don’t think of whether or not their drive will be safe. That’s where the Porter County Drunk Driving …

Have you ever stopped to think about the beauty of Northwest Indiana? No, those two terms are not used together very often, but Eric Hines, a local photographer, was determined to set out to capture this beauty. He did so, not only proving this truth, but …

Man oh man, where did the time go? 2012 is nearly upon us and the apocalyptic time clock is ticking! Well if you believe the movie “2012” that is. We tend to be less dramatic around here of course (yeah right!), and I would simply like to share …

Watch this humorous Christmas video made in the classic “JibJab” fashion of Valparaiso students engaging in Christmas activities around campus! This video was produced by Valparaiso University as a part of their 2nd Annual 24 Days of Christmas …

The Portage Economic Development Corporation (PEDCO) hosted a luncheon on December 6th at the Duneland Falls Banquet and Meeting Center to say thank you to those who have supported and connected with PEDCO and to look at the year in review. PEDCO Board …

Whether the economy is up, down, or side to side, it really doesn’t matter when it comes down to old-fashioned meet-and-greet networking events like the Porter County Chamber Coalition Networking Night that happened this past Thursday, October 27, 2011 …

Sometimes life can take you for a turn. That’s what happened to those close to the late Amanda Bach who was tragically murdered around a month ago. But that’s why community is still so much a necessity in our fast-paced, individualistic society …

A year ago Pam Passera, Recreation Program Director for the Portage Parks Department, wanted to have a fine arts show in Portage and connected with the Southshore Arts Council and there met Rita Berg, who is part of the board at the Chesterton Art Center, and …

All mothers want their daughters to grow up happy, healthy and successful and that was exactly Marci Crozier’s intent for her daughter and current participant in the hit TV show, The Biggest Loser. If you don’t follow this highly popular reality …