A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Dr. Phil Willingham
Dr. Phil Willingham, the lead pastor at Heartland Christian Center, has put family at the pinnacle of his Christ-centered mission. Inspired by the love of his daughter, Willingham extends his ministry to supporting families of children with...
Read MoreThe American Factory’s First Winter Artisan Market Promotes Regional Artists and Makers
Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory in Valparaiso hosted its first Winter Artisan Market on February 17 and 18, uniting whiskey connoisseurs and art aficionados for a weekend of casual drinking and browsing. With an exciting...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Amy Tharp
Amy Tharp, a licensed clinical social worker for Porter County Education Services, balances work as a school counselor with her private practice. Her career is guided by a Christ-focused mission to help break the stigma surrounding counseling and to...
Read MoreCommunity Healthcare System hosts 19th annual Hearts of Hope ceremony, honoring patients and pioneering research
As part of its month-long effort to draw extra attention to heart health, Community Healthcare System hosted its 19th annual Hearts of Hope ceremony. The event, which took place Feb. 8 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, highlighted advances in...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Beth Casbon
Beth Casbon, president and attorney at Komyatte & Casbon, P.C. in Highland, has spent decades delegating her time between her law practice and non-profit work. Guided by her Catholic faith and love of philanthropy, Casbon builds up equity in the...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Ann Barone
Ann Barone, operations account manager at Opportunity Enterprises, Inc. (OE), found her niche in helping to create versatile opportunities for people with disabilities through the humble art of volunteering. Barone spent the...
Read MoreA Valpo Life In The Spotlight: Chad Copeland
From a nearly four-year apprenticeship in Northern Illinois to starting his own fabrication and art studio in Denver, Colorado, Chad Copeland, local sculptor and business-owner, has dedicated his life to the arts. Copeland now seeks to mold the next...
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