Jake Sidwell

Boots slamming, hands clapping, drums beating and flamenco guitar resounding, Don Quijote restaurant hosted VHS students for Spanish culture week as both an entertainment luncheon and an educational experience.Robert Cespedes, a Spanish teacher at...

"We need to think about how we can positively, as a community, counteract misconceptions about who we are and what we're doing, and build upon the good work that's going on in our community, and make it richer and better. That's our focus," said...

Cumberland Crossing was closed off, classic music blasted from the outside speakers, and runners were at their marks for the Ringing in Spring 5k Race at the Valpo YMCA. One of the largest races in the region, the 5k had over a thousand participants...

Indiana has a long history of dedicated military service, as well as being proponents of properly honoring our veterans - those who fearlessly served our country when called. American Legion Post 94 celebrated the second Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans...

Business Women United joined with the Valparaiso University football team to help clean and restore a new office location for Housing Opportunities. Covered in paint, plaster and primer, the volunteers worked with a smile, happy to spend their...

Kiwanis hosted their annual pancake day at VHS, an event in which all the proceeds are given back to the community. With an average of $50,000 given back every year to kids, elderly, handicapped, families in need or those who need temporary...

“Where do bullies hangout?” asked Glenn Handzlik, Chief Instructor of ATA Black Belt Academy.“The attic!” one energetic child answered.While there may not be bullies in his attic, there certainly are bullies of some kind in just about every...

SunGlass Point is hosting its grand opening celebration in Valpo, through Sunday the 13th of March, with one of the largest selections of designer sunglasses in Northwest Indiana. Customers lined the display walls and check-out desks, enjoying...

In an effort not only to raise awareness, but also funding for breast cancer, as well as providing essential donations to Housing Opportunities, the Valpo Phoenixes came together at Ben Franklin Middle School to run a thousand bases. The girls...

From Ray Charles to the Rolling Stones, the VHS Jazz Band certainly hosted an eclectic event last Saturday night, to say the least. Three separate bands played, all covering different versions of popular songs, as well as an impromptu happy birthday...