50 years after Valparaiso Boys & Girls Club opened in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana is expanding their stake in the Valparaiso community with a new facility located off Evans...
When Dwight Carter joined the military in 1942, he was a combat medic and a corpsman, serving in the United States Navy and Marine Corps until 1946. “I enlisted for the duration of the war,” Carter said. “If the war was still going on today, I...
Rhonda Willis wears numerous hats at Northwest Health – La Porte, serving as Facility Compliance Officer, Facility Privacy Officer, and Health Information Management Director. She’s been with the hospital for 27 years, since back when it was La...
2020 proved to be a difficult year, one that changed how many businesses operate as the COVID-19 pandemic was at its worse. But for Currie Motors Ford of Valpo, it proved to be a year of resilience and success. “We stuck to the basics,” said...
With warm weather here to stay, people are looking for fun attractions to keep them active and get them outside to enjoy the summer sun. For the Valparaiso community, look no further than Zao Island and the new attractions it has...
April showers have brought May flowers, and Strack & Van Til Floral Department’s florists are getting ready for this summer with a wide variety of bouquets, arrangements, plants, and more. They offer a selection of everyday favorites...
This weekend, watch a play, try a new drink, go to a farmers market, and more. Make sure to wear your mask and social distance at any in-person events! Support local teens and their theatre productions at Teen Fest with Chicago Street Theatre...
As the country plunged into economic depression after the stock market crash of 1929, ending a decade of growth that defined the Roaring ‘20s, a historic beginning was happening in South Bend. A group of teachers, looking to make ends meet during...
Since bringing its initiative to Northwest Indiana in 2019, Big Shoulders Fund has provided local Catholic schools and nearly 6,000 students with the vital resources and funding they need. While their services often present as tuition vouchers,...
