Caitlin Vanlaningham

As he peered over his professorial spectacles at his computer screen and purposefully typed emails, Jim Doane appeared to be adjusting quite well to his new role as assistant superintendent in the Valparaiso Community School (VCS) system. The former...

Have you ever met someone that you just instantly like? You know, no words have been spoken yet, but you just get a good feeling when you see the person for the first time. I felt this way about Lorrie Woycik. I sat with her behind the security desk...

Saturday night was a grand night for singing at La Porte Civic Auditorium. Hoosier Star was taking place there that evening, and the everyone in attendance was ready for some delightful ear candy. The vocalists dressed to impress and performed all...

At the Genesis Center in Gary, Indiana, something special happened on Saturday night. There was a stage complete with sound and lighting, various cameras and recording equipment set in strategic places, and a 10-foot-tall, animatronic ...rooster? If...

Central Park Plaza was the place to be on Friday night. Music and food usually brings people out. For a good cause, and the citizens come out in droves! That’s what happened at the Valparaiso Firefighters 1st Annual Concert in the Park. The event...

Are you looking for a special spot to take your sweetheart or a great place to make a memory with your family? Then go to Sage Restaurant for all your dining needs! I had a chance to speak with the owners of Sage, Joseph Gaal, his wife Melissa Gaal,...

There was a commotion at Tower Park. What was going on? Why are all these kids there in gym clothes and running shoes? I’ll tell you why: This is the Mileage Club! Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson Middle Schools teamed up to provide a summer...

Are you ready to meet another interesting person? I’m pleased to introduce Adam “Boomer” Nellessen. He is the head coach for the Valparaiso High School girls cross country team, the boys swimming and diving team, and the girls track and field...

Please tell me that you made it out to the 34th Annual Popcorn Fest. If you did make it out, then you already know that it was awesome! If not, then let me have the pleasure of keeping you informed. Let’s go chronologically, shall we? Throughout...

Have you ever been to Strongbow Inn? It’s a destination restaurant located in Valparaiso that is famous for turkey! Yes, every day is Thanksgiving at Strongbow Inn! Its employees were out on Thursday September 6 serving lunch from 11am-1pm by the...