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Calvary Church is celebrating Father’s Day in Central Park in Valparaiso on June 16. The event begins at 10:45 a.m. and features contemporary worship artists, Sevenglory, and author and Calvary pastor, F. Lionel Young. The community is invited to attend …

People consuming energy drinks as a cool way to beat the summer heat need to be aware of serving sizes, stimulant ingredients and possible medication interactions before increasing the amount they drink, says a Purdue University expert. “Beverage …

La Lumiere School is thrilled to announce Lucas Tang was awarded the prestigious Indiana University Wells Scholarship. In addition, Tang received La Lumiere’s Stellar Academic Performance Award for earning the highest grade point average in the 2013 class …

The Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce has some exciting events coming up in June. Look below to find out all that is happening. June 16 The Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring “La Porte Day at the Cove”, on Father’s Day, Sunday …

The Portage YMCA received the following letter of recommendation from Dawn and John Madura, the parents of Johnathan. Johnathan has been with the Portage YMCA since he was 3 years old. The first childcare teachers he had in the transition room were Ms. Elyse …

Marquette Catholic High School has made their selection for Hoosier Boys State 2013 that will be held at Trine University from June 16th until June 22nd. The members of Marquette’s class of 2014 that were selected are: William Connelly, the son of Mr. & …

Marquette Catholic High School has made their selection for Hoosier Girls State 2013 that will be held this year at Trine University after four decades at Indiana State University. Taylor Bowen, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Bowen will be attending …

The Duneland Chamber of Commerce is offering a pair of opportunities…and asking one favor. Let’s begin with the opportunities. This Friday, Gary Brownlee from the Indiana Small Business Development Center will be holding open office hours here at …

I hope you are enjoying summer. There are all kinds of things to enjoy–an early-morning coffee on the front porch, a round of golf with my boys, a cookout on the back deck, or a Saturday morning bike ride. I hope you are enjoying some of your favorite …