The South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority has existed since the beginning as an externally focused organization, marketing worldwide to encourage visitors to spend their time and dollars in the Region. With the onset of the pandemic, they’ve had …
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If there’s something good to come of growing up in poverty, it’s that in some, it instills a deep-seeded empathy that compels them to help others. Such is the case with Alisa Burks Simmons and Antwan Burks, co-founders of Arise and Shine Food and Outreach …
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Solidarity, love, and respect filled the air in a spectacular lighted display as dozens of first responders circled Porter Regional Hospital with their rigs and vehicles Saturday night to thank the hospital staff for their courage and dedication during the …
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Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include information about Holy Week celebrations. If you would like us to list how your faith community is offering opportunities to stay connected during shelter in place, please email your name, the name of …
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Laura Shurr Blaney entered politics a bit by accident. A biology and chemistry teacher by trade, she was inspired to get more involved with local government after navigating a challenging issue with the property around her home. After serving on the Porter …
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Nancy Babich (top, center) with family Nancy Babich just doesn’t have time for the negativity. She never has. Don’t get her wrong – being diagnosed with breast cancer wasn’t easy, and the bad thoughts certainly crept in at times. But she wasn’t …
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The Board of Directors of the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte (HFL) voted today (March 25, 2020) to approve a plan that allows the HFL to provide emergency grants to qualifying organizations who are working in La Porte County communities to combat the …
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