“There’s so much talent in Valpo,” said Mr. U, host of WVLP’s Local Funk. That top talent was on full display on Sunday night at the 7th Annual WVLP Stars Over Valpo concert at Valparaiso University. The concert showcased longtime favorites...
“Keeping students enrolled through the completion of their degree is important for our community, our businesses, and everyone in this room,” First Source Bank Regional President Matt Vessely said as he presented a $15,000 check to the Ivy Tech...
“There’s something about this game that’s so American and pure,” said David Kerr, director of marketing & promotions for the Gary Southshore Railcats. “Even when the world gets more complicated, baseball stays the same.” Born in...
“Sometimes it gets overwhelming,” Robert Carnagey says of his active retirement lifestyle. “But that’s good for me.” Carnagey was one of those “lucky kids” who was drafted into the Army in the ‘60s. After a quick six months training,...
The LaPorte County branches of Horizon Bank pulled together $39,800 for the United Way in 2018, earning them the Campaign Engagement Award at the United Way of LaPorte County 2018 Campaign Celebration. The awards ceremony was a night of small talk...
Traditional values aren’t just recognized, they’re lived. Alyse Kominakis lives her values every day with her husband Ryan and their young sons Charlie and Jack. Alyse and Ryan both grew up around here, but left for college when Ryan was serving...
In the 1970s, women began getting more seats at more tables. Instead of sitting, Nancy Stalbaum and her friends took over a different kind of table: the pool table. “When I was a kid, my parents had a pool table in the basement,” Nancy said of...
As owner of the Century 21 Alliance Group and the founder and executive director of Lakeshore PAWS animal rescue, Jeanne Sommer finds homes for everyone. That includes a furry friend who found his perfect home with Pam and Ken Snow – a connection...
When she’s not traveling the world with her friends of 65 years, Nancy “The Brownie Lady” Brown can be found mixing salads at Valpo Velvet. “I work there just for fun,” Brown says of the shop her daughter Cathy and son-in-law Mike own. “I...
The stands were full to the rafters Friday night as the Valparaiso Vikings boys basketball team welcomed the Chesterton Trojans for the big rivalry game of the year. Valpo ultimately took home the win with a final score of 67-39. Fans on both sides...
“There’s so much talent in Valpo,” said Mr. U, host of WVLP’s Local Funk. That top talent was on full display on Sunday night at the 7th Annual WVLP Stars Over Valpo concert at Valparaiso University. The concert showcased longtime favorites... 
When she’s not traveling the world with her friends of 65 years, Nancy “The Brownie Lady” Brown can be found mixing salads at Valpo Velvet. “I work there just for fun,” Brown says of the shop her daughter Cathy and son-in-law Mike own. “I... 
