The rain must have known better because it stopped in time for the Dedication Ceremony of the American Heart Association Walking Path that took place on Wednesday morning. The path is located adjacent to the Portage YMCA. It is one of hundreds...
Caitlin Vanlaningham
United Way of La Porte County Campaign Kickoff Shows Promise
Seeing something that is meant for good prosper and progress tugs at the heart in a special way, and knowing that this good thing's prosperity and progress will touch and settle on others makes the tug stronger. The promise of hope and good things to...
Valpo Jamboree Cross Country Proves to be an Exciting Time
It was a beautiful late afternoon at Sunset Hills Park, perfect weather for the Valpo Jamboree Cross Country Meet on August 21. “You can feel a bit of fall in the air,” one of the parents commented to me as a breeze blew across the field. Along...
A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Lorie Cook
She sat on one of the big blue cushy blocks in the Field House of Valparaiso High School. Her smile was easy and her disposition was sunny. It wasn’t hard to see why Lorie Cook, the head gymnastics coach for VHS was a Valpo Life in the Spotlight....
3rd Annual Benefit Run: A Great Ride for a Great Cause
Some things are just meant to be. The weather was good, the riding companions were better and the cause was the best! Conditions were perfect for the Valparaiso Firefighters L1124 3rd Annual Benefit Poker Run that took place at Harley-Davidson of...
Steindler Signs Wraps Yet Another Ideas In Motion Media Vehicle, A 2012 Chevy Volt in “Connect to Good News” Partnership with Arnell Chevy-Kia
Have you seen the highly decorated and detailed vehicles that belong to Ideas in Motion Media? They sport our logos with colorful designs displayed all over, making quite a positive statement as they cruise down the street. Well, meet the newest...
A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Reid Amones
Meet the new Head Principal of Valparaiso High School, Reid A. Amones. He is a genial sort with a relaxed and confident disposition. Amones grew up in Wabash, Indiana and attended Northfield Junior-Senior High School. In the fall of 1997, Amones and...
City by the Lake Triathlon Has Great Turnout
It was a cool and blustery Saturday morning by Lake Michigan, but that didn’t stop participants and spectators alike from coming out to take part in the 4th Annual City by the Lake Triathlon at Washington Park in Michigan City. This year there were...
A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Renee Blosky
Everyone in Valparaiso knows about Lifestyles. You know what I’m talking about- that unique and interesting store that sits at the corner of Lincolnway and Franklin Street. Well, I got a chance to sit down with the owner of Lifestyles, and I found...
Super Boat Race at Washington Park Takes an Unexpected Turn
Originally, I had gone to Washington Park in Michigan City to cover the 4th Annual Super Boat Great Lakes Grand Prix powerboat race. However, an unexpected event had this writer changing her story. It was a gorgeous day at the beach at Washington...