Briana Petty

This Saturday, St. Mary’s Outpatient Surgery Center was transformed for a philanthropic event. St. Mary’s partnered with Pack-Away Hunger to package and provide food for local families in need. Assembly-line style tables filled the outpatient...

Family man. Dentist. Committed community member. Valparaiso resident, Dr. Robert Behrend takes tremendous pride in both his work and his hometown. Behrend grew up in Valparaiso where his Dad was a physician and several of his neighbors were dentists....

On Friday night, the Lubeznik Center for the Arts hosted an event to show appreciation for its supporting members. The Lubeznik Center, located in Michigan City, curates exhibits of contemporary art and provides community outreach and engagement....

Life Care Center of the Willows in Valparaiso Indiana focuses on in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation for those who need it. But aside from providing medical care for a variety of conditions, the staff at The Willows spends a tremendous amount...

The Valparaiso High School gymnasium was buzzing with excited fans before the start of the boys’ varsity basketball game. This past Friday, the Valparaiso Vikings hosted South Bend Clay and honored their graduating seniors Brandon Nicholas, Cole...

Kelsey’s Steakhouse in Valparaiso is known around the region for its quality steak selection and service. But did you know that it is also home to a fun, flavorful, food challenge? The Kelsey’s six-pound challenge invites patrons to test their...

The V.N.A. of Porter County celebrated their staff and volunteers with a dinner at Strongbow Inn on Monday, February 23, 2015. Cold weather did not impede the warm smiles and friendly atmosphere of this annual event. Held in the chandelier-adorned...

Adam Shoemaker has wanted to be a chef since he was three years old. “I never watched cartoons as a kid, just the cooking channel and food network,” he says. Now a freshman in college, Shoemaker is well on his way. When Adam was in high school he...

I am excited to be a new addition to the Ideas in Motion coverage team. There is something special about covering positive, community news and I am constantly amazed at all good things happening in our communities. We believe these events deserve...

Are you tired of feeling cooped up in the house this winter? Valparaiso’s Tower Park ice skating rink may do the trick! The rink opened this past weekend and will be in operation as long as the cold weather stays. Dan McGuire of the Recreation...