Barbara Jo Adkins

Joanne Maynard of First Contact Ministry is  the latest Valpo Life in the Spotlight -- our series of highlighting good people in our community. “She is a visionary that started First Contact with the goal of reaching out to those that are hurting...

When researching the next Valpo Life in the Spotlight, I spoke with Bekah Postma, a Valparaiso University student doing field work at Parkview Elementary School. She spoke of Parkview teacher Justin Schafer saying, “He is incredible! The technology...

The Valparaiso School Board, comprised of Superintendant Dr. Andy Melin, President A. James Sarkisian, Vice President Brigid McLinn, Secretary Mark T. Maassel (absent), Board Member James Jorgensen and Board Member Karl Cender, have developed a...

The Valparaiso School Board held its annual meeting on February 21, 2012, to share with the public its plan to handle the budget deficit of over $3.2M. Superintendent Andrew Melin presented a PowerPoint presentation detailing the proposed budget...

Judy Commers, the next in our Valpo Life in the Spotlight series, has taught in Fort Wayne, Lafayette, Chesterton and Valparaiso High School, but has most recently taught at the Porter County Career and Technical Center (PCCTC) in Valpo for the past...

As principal of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (TJE), Bonnie Stephens, Ph.D., was proud to accept the honor of runner-up to the National Title 1 Distinguished School Award as an Indiana High Performing Title 1 School on behalf of TJE. In 2008,...

“Imagine a hospital built for you.” That is the general consensus behind the plans for Porter Regional Hospital. The new hospital will include not only a new name, but new technology, new equipment, a new design and a new presence, including...

Darlene Kittredge, CPA is an accounting firm located in Chesterton. Their firm is ready to handle your most challenging business or personal accounting needs with the most qualified staff personnel who are willing to go the extra mile to help you....

Housing Opportunities, in cooperation with the United Way Porter County, announced their groundbreaking plan to end homelessness in Porter County on Monday evening. “This plan is a 10-year plan” said Bruce Linder of Porter County Aging and...

Housing Opportunities, in cooperation with the United Way Porter County, announced their groundbreaking plan to end homelessness in Porter County on Monday evening. “This plan is a 10-year plan” said Bruce Linder of Porter County Aging and...