Our country’s veterans do so much for their community and country already, but many veterans, after they leave the service, are still driven to improve the lives of their neighbors and fellow Americans. Ryan Kominakis of Valpo is one such veteran....
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A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Ryan Kominakis
Last-Ever Christmas Concert in La Porte High School Auditorium is a Huge Holiday Success
It’s Christmastime in La Porte County, and nowhere is that more evident than at the La Porte High School Winter Choral Concert. Music and Christmas spirit filled the air as the students filed into the auditorium holding candles and singing...
Read MoreDuneland Chamber Ushers in Season of Giving with Hometown Holiday Celebration
Chesterton welcomed in the holiday season with a bang this Saturday at the annual Duneland Chamber of Commerce Hometown Holiday Celebration and Twilight Christmas Parade, which saw people from all over the Duneland Community head on out to brave the...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Jose Rios
Not every school custodian leaves a lasting impression on the students at their school, or even cares enough to try. That is not the case with Jose Rios, custodian at Memorial Elementary School in Valparaiso. Rios, who has been at Memorial Elementary...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Michele Murphy Wise
Often, service to one’s community comes through non-profit work. Not often can one incorporate their day job with their service to the community. That’s exactly what Michele Murphy Wise, Vice President of Program Development at Pines Village...
Read More2017 Northwest Indiana Trick or Treating Times
The witching hour is upon us this year and Halloween is in full swing! Here are all of The Region's trick or treating times so you and your child can stock up on the maximum amount of candy goodness. Burns Harbor - TBD Cedar Lake -...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Karin Kellogg
While not everyone is a doctor or nurse, it’s still possible to help those who are sick. Enter Karin Kellogg, the Community Outreach Specialist at Community Hospital in Munster. Kellogg manages a job where she wears many hats. She works with the...
Read MoreNorthShore Health Centers Provide Candy and Resources at 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat
A rainy day wouldn’t stop the Halloween fun at NorthShore Health Centers’ 2nd annual Halloween Trunk or Treat bash on Tuesday evening. The event saw over 350 families from all over The Region come to NEO (Neighbors’ Educational Opportunities)...
Read MoreStrack & Van Til’s Click-and-Collect Online Grocery Service Powered by Instacart Just Got Better
Since July, Strack & Van Til has allowed customers to order their groceries online via www.instacart.com and pick them up curbside at the store in as little as an hour. Now, Strack & Van Til customers can order trusted and favorite national...
Read MoreValpo High School Pep Rally Preps Football Team for Big Game Against Pirates
A pep rally is a great way to get the student body, their parents, and the school’s sports teams riled up and ready for the big game. That’s exactly what Valpo High School did on Thursday evening when they held their Homecoming Pep Rally at...
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