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Voting ends Tuesday for role in Subway TV commercial

SCHERERVILLE | Valparaiso residents Marci and Courtney Crozier, former competitors and current ambassadors for “The Biggest Loser," are in the running to represent the popular television show in a Subway commercial.

Croziers in the running for spot on national Subway commercial

SCHERERVILLE | Valparaiso residents Marci and Courtney Crozier, former competitors and current ambassadors for “The Biggest Loser," are in the running to represent the popular television show in a Subway commercial.

OFFBEAT: Essany halts his latest late night TV gig amid dispute

Valparaiso TV talk show host Michael Essany told me Thursday he has ended his Northwest Indiana-based Chicagoland late night television show "Seven on Ridge" because of staff and contractual disputes.

OFFBEAT: Illness prompted Essany's TV talk show hiatus

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

HEALTH BRIEFS

Franciscan employee earns chamber's volunteer award

Inspiration Marci Crozier inspires local TOPS members

VALPARAISO | On October 23, many Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) members were excited to be able to hear a presentation by local celebrity Marci Crozier.

ROSE Winners Announced at Awards Dinner

CEDAR LAKE | The banquet room of Lighthouse Restaurant was filled as more than 200 hospitality industry professionals came together to exemplary customer service at the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority’s annual ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards Dinner.

Former 'Biggest Loser' contestant Crozier gets makeover before cameo on finale

Courtney Crozier, 23, of Valparaiso, poses for a "before" photo prior to her free makeover at Vanis Salon & Day Spa in Schererville. A former "Biggest Loser" contestant, Crozier will return to the NBC reality TV series set for a cameo appearance in the Season 13 finale.

Former 'Biggest Loser' contestant Crozier gets makeover before cameo on finale

SCHERERVILLE | When "Biggest Loser" contestant Courtney Crozier returns to the hit NBC reality TV series for a live broadcast of the finale, she wants to be seen on camera because of her new look — not her weight.

Franciscan Omni Health & Fitness Draws Local Winner

SCHERERVILLE | Omni Health and Fitness celebrated at the conclusion of their "Catch The Spirit" Spring Open House by having Guest Celebrities, Jessica Limpert and Ramon Medeiros contestants from Season 12 of the Biggest Loser, pull the lucky winner for their Grand Prize Drawing.

Hundreds attend first Healthy U event

HOBART | Saturday was a family day for Angie Chapa.

Sunday open houses feature 'Loser' trainer, contestants

SCHERERVILLE | Contestants from a weight-loss reality TV show will be guests at the annual spring open house Sunday for Franciscan Omni Health and Fitness locations in Schererville and Chesterton.

Healthy U to present workshops for total health

From primordial sound meditation and reiki for your dog to vitamin education and learning which clothes flatter your figure, an upcoming event is focused on educating people on their overall health and wellness.

OFFBEAT: 'Biggest Loser' star has famous help with yogurt biz

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

OFFBEAT: 'Biggest Loser' star daughter from Valpo launching Frozen Yogurt Shop

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

'Biggest Loser' Contestants Marci and Courtney Crozier help local organizations

VALPARAISO | The Faith, Family and Fitness Event and 5k took place last Saturday and Camp LRCA Executive Director Cherish Edwards was "thrilled" with its success.

Marci Crozier inspires local business women through Health, Wellness and Spirituality

ST. JOHN | A group of local entrepreneurial-minded women are not thinking about getting rich, but focusing their efforts on enriching the lives of others. Their passion is sharing the power of health, wellness and spirituality.

Senator Lugar Honors Valpo's Marci Crozier for commitment to fitness

INDIANAPOLIS | Sen. Dick and Char Lugar honored Marci Crozier of Valparaiso for her commitment to health and fitness with the Dick Lugar Health and Fitness Award, presented as part of the 33rdAnnual Dick Lugar Community Run, Walk and Health Fair on Saturday, September 17 on the Butler Univer…