Community

The generous donation of a Steinway Concert Grand Piano by local businessman Bob Urschel has prompted a two-night debut of the piano to the Duneland community. It was Urschel’s wish that the piano serve as an inspiration for students and staff for many …

On August 21st Andrean alumni gathered in the school’s gym for the Class of 1965’s 50th anniversary reunion and were pleasantly surprised by a flash mob dance featuring nearly 100 former classmates and current Andrean students. As the third 50th …

Seven Chesterton High School seniors are among the nation’s 16,000 Semifinalists announced in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) competition. These students have completed the first step in the competition for some 7,400 Merit …

On Friday, August 28, countless people filed into Crichfield’s playground with picnic baskets and footballs in hand. Little kids, middle schoolers, parents, and teachers alike could be found running around the playground. “Look around! This is a great …

“My favorite thing to do is to socialize and text people from LaPorte High School. Something people do not know about me is I lived in France for a while. I went to a French school, and it was fantastic. I loved the food there; it was very delicious. I even …

For the 27th straight year, Valparaiso University has been identified as one of the best universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report magazine. In the 2016 edition, released today, Valpo is the No. 5 Best Regional University, among more than …

Women in Leadership La Porte County has awarded their 2015 college scholarship to Brooke Baima, a senior at La Porte High School. Brooke maintained a 3.98 grade average and showed exemplary leadership skills in her extra-curricular and community activities …

I took a bike ride along the shores of Lake Michigan on a very hot day last week. The water looked so inviting after several miles that I went ahead and plunged in-shorts, shirt and all! It was so refreshing, and immediately brought to mind something the old …

Merrillville students were overjoyed to receive school supply kits also known as “HOPE Packs” from Elim Christian Services of Orland Park, Ill. Elim graciously donated 400 kits to Merrillville Intermediate School and an additional 200 kits to …

Strack & Van Til, Ultra Foods, and Town and Country Market are committed to their local communities. And they know that giving back is one of the best ways to say “Thank you.” Recently, the company began an initiative where each store donated money to …