Barbara Jo Adkins

As a correspondent for Valpolife.com, I am usually the one with a pen and paper attending an event or in this case, sitting in the audience and secretly snapping pictures, flash off of course, writing about what I just watched; interviewing actors...

The recent Valpo Life in the Spotlight really can’t be given to just one person this week; it really belongs to a pair: Steve and Julie Dalton. They were selected for their passion, drive and commitment they have to their family and this community....

Oct. 30, 2012 was the annual Cross Country Senior Night Banquet to honor the seniors on the Valparaiso High School cross country team. Saying goodbye is never easy, especially for the families on the cross country team. “We become a tight-knit...

It was an exciting day in Terre Haute on Saturday, Oct. 27. The sun was shining brightly and there was a smell of hamburgers grilling on the grill. There was a feeling of intense excitement with the anticipation of watching an exciting race. The...

It is on to the Indiana High School Athletic Association State Meet for the Valparaiso [167], Chesterton [172] and Portage [184] girls cross country teams. Joining the girls will be Valpo boys who took the win with an astounding 45 points. “We had...

The Valparaiso Schools Foundation held its annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser  on Saturday night at the Old Town Banquet Center with wine, spirits and beer for everyone to sample. “The Valparaiso Schools Foundation raised $15,000 last year...

It was another exciting day in cross country for Valpo. Both boys and girls teams won Sectionals! Chesterton hosted the Sectional races at Sunset Hill Farm.Valpo will advance to Regionals along with the top 5 teams from each race. Coach Boomer...

Being passionate about helping the homeless, raising money for scholarships and finding the time to share Spanish culture with the community are reasons why Carlos Rivero of Don Quijote Restaurant & Imports is a Valpo Life in the Spotlight....

Valparaiso boys & girls cross country teams remain undefeated with both teams winning the triangular meet against Portage and Merrillville High Schools. The meet was held on the Portage home course at Woodland Park in Portage, September 4, 2012....

Valparaiso High School Boys Cross County is impressive at the Pre-state meet in Terre Haute this past Saturday, September 1, 2012. The race was run on the LaVern Gibson course. Annually the state meet is held there and Valpo is sure to be heading...