Allison Hadley grew up in Hobart, and graduated from Hobart High School in 2012. Following high school, she received her Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a minor in Marketing through Purdue University Calumet in 2016. “I felt a connection to...
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A Valpo Life In The Spotlight: Nathan Dolan
Following a calling to help others better their health, Nathan Dolan pursued a career in healthcare administration. While that wasn’t always his initial career path, he shares that he’s learned useful lessons from all parts of his life that he...
Read MoreA Valpo Life In the Spotlight: Megan Blanton Vittetoe
Megan Blanton Vittetoe knows the importance of surrounding herself with positive and uplifting people. She loves helping others and giving back to her community in every way she can. “I have a lot of people that motivate me just by being themselves...
Read MoreMaster Recyclers Sharon Angelina, Adele Szymanski, and Samantha Joll on Making the World a Cleaner Place
As long as humans continue to destroy the environment, there will always be a need for conscientious individuals actively seeking to make a difference. Master Recyclers Sharon Angelina, Adele Szymanski, and Samantha Joll have integrated bettering...
Read MoreA Valpo Life In the Spotlight: Anne Marie Rini
Anne Marie Rini, Behavioral Treatment Specialist at Porter Starke Services, loves to give back to her community through her work. She discovered the secret to finding her perfect career; making a contribution to her community. “I think the...
Read MoreGolfers Enjoy the Duneland Chamber of Commerce 2018 Annual Golf Outing
The smell of freshly mown grass filled the air as the sun shone down on the golfers dropping off their bags, grabbing some free coffee and doughnuts, and riding onto the Sand Creek Country Club golf course. Today, the Duneland Chamber of Commerce...
Read MoreThomas Jefferson Elementary School Students Enjoy Getting Active Through Fit School Program
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (TJE) celebrated their achievement of becoming a fit school this past Wednesday. Over the course of the 2017-18 school year, the students at TJE have each walked 26.2 miles, the length of a marathon. Valparaiso...
Read MoreCommunity Healthcare System Hosts Educational Stroke and Diabetes Fair
Attendees at the Stroke and Diabetes Awareness Fair, hosted by Community Hospital and St. Catherine Hospital, learned about the different ways that individuals can take charge of their health. The event boasted a full house of vendors and...
Read MoreUnited Way of Porter County Annual Golf Classic 2018 Gives Back to the Community
Some people can only dream of going to work to eat fresh burgers off the grill, sample adult beverages, win prizes, and golf with some of their closest friends. The United Way of Porter County’s Annual Golf Classic: Party on the Green made...
Read MoreRosalyn Baldwin Spreads the Love During Visit to Hammond Police Department
Friday night, 8-year-old Rosalyn Baldwin visited the Hammond Police Department and did what she does best: offered hope, inspiration, and solidarity through hugs. Baldwin’s mission to visit each state in the U.S., landed her in Hammond after she...
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