Local photographer Nancy Addie is bringing her art and community to an international spotlight with a stunning entry into a Weather Channel photo contest. Her photo of the Chicago skyline is in the top 5 among thousands of contestants. The contest, created by …
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It was Ludwig van Beethoven that said, “Music should strike fire in the heart of man and bring tears from the eyes of woman.” It was organist Carey Scheck that brought Beethoven’s passion to the La Porte Hospital Family Chapel. The Healthcare …
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February’s First Friday performance was an exceptional group of students from La Porte High School. Their voices drew a crowd from all over the La Porte Hospital. The Health Care Foundation of La Porte Hospital funds First Fridays as an outreach program to …
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February’s First Friday performance was an exceptional group of students from La Porte High School. Their voices drew a crowd from all over the La Porte Hospital. The Health Care Foundation of La Porte Hospital funds First Fridays as an outreach program to …
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No one should be alone for Christmas and that includes the furry residents of Lakeshore PAWS. A singing pack of kindergartners is on a mission to make sure that does not happen. The Valparaiso rescue shelter opened its doors early on December 19th for a …
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Winter struck Northwest Indiana just in time for the Winter Lights Festival at Sunset Hill Farm County Park. Cold weather does not have to mean slick streets and aching fingers. Saturday night was the beginning of a season of fantasy; the community debut of …
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What does Veteran’s Day and Red Devils Gym have in common? History. The LaPorte County YMCA brought them together to celebrate community, rivalry, and good old-fashioned basketball. Thursday night’s game took advantage of a decades-old battle between …
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The Portage Brewfest is the YMCA’s biggest fundraiser. Over 200 people come every year to support the YMCA, sample local craft beers, and have a good time with their community. “It’s overwhelming,” said Jan Zurek, the Fund Development Director of …
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Kim Mrak lives, works and breathes the Brain Balance Center of Valparaiso. Her life to this point has culminated years of experiences and passions into a career that Mrak enjoys more and more each day. A few longtime friends partnered with Mrak and her …
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On the morning of June 24th a ring of children surrounded the LaPorte County YMCA pool. They sat on the edge, kicking the cool water with their feet. Not all of them knew they were about to make history but even the babies could sense the excitement in the …
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