Capturing the moment can be a make or break instant in time that can determine how we remember an event. In 2019, we captured a lot of amazing and intense moments like holiday parades, sporting events, and graduations. These photos summed up a year...
Community
La Porte Jaycees host 49th annual Deserving Children’s Shopping Tour with help from CompressAir, other community supporters
For the 49th consecutive year, the La Porte Jaycees hosted their Deserving Children’s Shopping Tour on Tuesday night to ensure that every child in the county has a very special holiday. Hosted at the La Porte County Fairgrounds community...
2019 Northwest Indiana Graduation Station
Save Our Species: Earth Day 2019 and all about bees
Every Earth Day has a theme designed to spread awareness about a specific environmental issue. This year the message is “Protect Our Species,” calling attention to how human activity leads to the endangerment or extinction of plant and animal...
The history of the Easter Bunny
Whether you love him or are terrified of him (see photo above), the Easter Bunny is here to stay. Believe it or not, you won’t find tails—er, tales of the Easter Bunny in the Bible, even though he seems like the holiday’s biggest advocate....
The history of the Easter egg hunt
“Here comes Peter Cottontail, hoppin’ down the bunny trail, hippity hoppin’ Easter’s on its way!” As a child, the anticipation of finding Peter Cottontail’s hidden Easter eggs was a number one priority. But, did we ever take a moment to...
Running Relationships
One of the fundamental elements of life is a true connection with others. We look for these friendships through school, work, mutual friends, or family, and over time, find groups that we seem to just belong to, forming kinships that last lifetimes....
Charitable Traditions are a Primary Focus at Chester Inc.
For over 70 years, Chester Inc. has been redefining Architecture, Construction, Technology, and Agriculture. Everyone at Chester Inc. holds the belief that success is measured not only by growth, recognition, and the services offered, but by the...
Chester, Inc. Celebrates the Life of Stuart Sweet, Beloved Employee
On Thursday night, friends and family gathered at the Butterfield Pavilion in Valparaiso to celebrate the life of one incredible man, Stuart Sweet. Organized by his longtime place of work, Chester Inc., the get-together allowed all those who knew...
Bruce Lindner Talks Old History and a New Face for PCACS with Remodel by Chester, Inc.
Porter County Aging & Community Services is a nonprofit providing vital services to the elderly and disabled in Porter County. These services include the Section 8 Housing Program, Energy Assistance, Transportation, and SHIP (State Health...