“Glass Half-Full” is a new weekly segment you can hear on our Ideas in Motion Media sites that looks at the side of a story that’s rarely reported or focused on – the good news. In the latest “Glass Half-Full” episode, AM 1420’s Brian Brophy …

Written by Ralph Gee This week is National Engineering Week, a time to appreciate those who have made this world a better place. These “makers” come in all shapes and sizes: Some we call engineers and technologists; others just Mom, Dad, Grandma, or …

You’re invited to lend a hand (and a square) to the community quilt for the upcoming exhibit Making Her Place at the Porter County Museum. For centuries, fabrics have recorded significant events, individuals, communities, and stories. Visitors are …

As more and more teens own smartphones, apps are definitely no stranger to the average household. Although there are many great and beneficial apps available to all of us, there are several apps that adults need to be aware of- Apps that may keep parents and …

On Saturday night, 29 Portage High School seniors took to the stage at their school in hopes of winning the title for the Outstanding Young Man of 2014. The competition, now just past its 23rd run, brings to light the achievement of young men in Portage High …

Hobart High School was full of activity on Tuesday night as the Coaches – vs- Cancer basketball event got underway. There were so many activities going on you were sure to find something to do to help support the cause. Event Coordinator Diane Glidewell …

In late 2010 the Valparaiso Police Department initiated a Prescription Drug Drop Off Program. Partnering with the DEA and the Porter County Substance Abuse Council, the department installed a drop off box in the lobby of the Valparaiso Police Department for …

WELCOME, 2014!! What a crazy start to the new year! The Handley staff is eager to get back into a routine and busy learning. The students and teachers will be setting goals for great accomplishments as we enter the new year and prepare to begin the second …

We are almost to the end of another great year! 2013 will soon reach an end, and now is the time to look back upon all that has happened throughout two-o-thirteen. Here at LaPorteCountyLife.com, we’ve shared many stories of the year in our Health section …

Jovenel Cherenfant, M.D. (second from right), a general surgery specialist, accepts the 2013 Catherine McAuley Clinic Gratitude Award from Franciscan St. Margaret Health president Thomas Gryzbek during a program Nov. 20 at the Hammond campus. Also shown are …