Born in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Robert Shankland moved to Valparaiso with his family at the age of 11 and has lived there ever since. After graduating from Valparaiso High School in 1959, Shankland went on to the University of Michigan to get his...
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Valparaiso’s Fall Harvest Festival kicks off autumn season
Booths, food, and fun was spread across Valparaiso’s Central Park Plaza on October 14. The rain and wind didn’t stop region locals from coming out to enjoy the annual Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday morning. Family-friendly activities such as:...
Team Chevrolet hosts 73rd Annual Winamac Old Auto Club Car Show
Team Chevrolet of Valparaiso hosted the Winamac Old Auto Car Club’s (WOAC) 73rd annual car show October 7. The chilly weather didn’t stop people from coming to see these hot rods of history. There were around 70 cars that filled Chevrolet’s...
St. Jude House survivors celebration brings hope to those affected by domestic violence
St. Jude House held its annual event to honor survivors of domestic abuse on Thursday October 5. This started with a candlelit vigil to honor those who were tragically killed at the hands of their abuser, and over the last few years has pivoted to...
Indiana Beverage helps Sponsor Valparaiso’s 13th Annual Brewfest to Give Summer its Last Hoorah
September 23, was one of the last warm days of the year, so it left many locals wanting something to do. Valparaiso’s 13th annual Brewfest had the region's residents buzzing. Hundreds of Indiana locals could be seen enjoying brews, good food, and...
Purdue Northwest celebrates the fall season at 2023 Homecoming and Sports Fest
Generations of Purdue University Northwest (PNW) athletes, students, and alumni came together at the seventh annual Sports Fest on September 9. Hundreds packed Dowling Park in Hammond to enjoy an action-filled afternoon as they watched many of the...