Aggie and Stella’s is an oasis for owner Kari Weiss. It is her home away from home. Through arts, crafts, and owning a business she is bringing a little more love to Michigan City. Kari opened the store in July 2016 with the support of her family. She …
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“When you cannot change the world, make your corner smile.” Those are the words Jeni Elkins lives by. She has balanced motherhood, a career in the technology industry, and her responsibility to her community all while dodging the rocks life has thrown at …
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Pastor Kevin August moved to Portage a year and a half ago. He was not born here, but was called here to serve by God. “We came here for the sole purpose of planting our Christian community,” Kevin said. “We serve as His ambassadors. We try to set up …
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On Saturday Night, the Duneland Family YMCA’s Dancing Like the Stars fundraiser brought the “70s” vibe back to Northwest Indiana to celebrate peace and love with the Duneland YMCA. “I think the theme is going to set the tone for …
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Eugene Matzat has always been a man of the land. Agriculture is a family tradition, his life’s work, and a passion close to his heart. “I grew up on a family farm in Starke County,” Gene said. “My father wanted his sons to come back [after college] to …
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When the security of America is in jeopardy we are blessed to have five branches of heroes to defend us. Veterans Day gives us a time to thank those heroes and all who have served for the risk they took and the sacrifices they made. The Valparaiso Noon …
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Porter-Starke Services’ second annual “Overcoming Adversity Together” community conversation featured keynote speaker Edward Tick Ph. D., author of War and the Soul. His book and his Monday morning lecture discuss the ways active-duty …
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On November 4th, Valpo Parks cut the ribbon on the newest addition to the city’ walking and biking trails: the Vale Park West Pathway. The project was a collaboration celebrated by many partners, including NIRPC, INDOT, Troyer Group, and Gariup …
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Tom Erickson is a Portage alumni who returned to his stomping grounds to inspire students the way that his teachers and coaches once inspired him. “I’m a Portage High grad,” he explains. “Being around people I admired made me realize I really wanted …
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The Health and Wellness Senior Expo of November 1st provided seniors of Porter County with an opportunity to learn more about services they can take advantage of locally. Keeping people independent and autonomous is what the Expo’s founder, Triad, is all …
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