Julia Rhode

Black dresses, photo booths and… health screenings? Franciscan Alliance hosted their third annual Spirit of Women Little Black Dress Event to give women a fun and healthy way to spend their Wednesday night. Amy Delahunty, Outreach and Wellness...

We are all familiar with the cliché phrase that your life can change in the blink of an eye. For some, those words may never hold a significant meaning in their life. For those who knew Mario Arroyo, those ten words may be replaying in their heads...

With a multitude of accolades to its name, it should come as no surprise that Methodist Hospitals went above and beyond the general care one can find at one of their medical locations. Methodist Hospitals hosted their Fall Community Health Fair this...

With her recent and exciting verbal commitment to Indiana University for softball, Valparaiso High School junior Makayla Ferrari has been the talk of the town. Though Kayla’s softball accomplishments are certainly worth discussing, there are a...

With 11 historical years of musical excellence in Northwest Indiana, the South Shore Orchestra has certainly made a name for itself. Those in the area on Friday night were lucky enough to enjoy an exceptional performance rich with culture by the...

With twenty-six years of priesthood and an entire life with a goal of improving others’ lives, Father Kevin McCarthy is the Valpo Life in the Spotlight. Growing up in highland, Kevin was first introduced to the church environment. His church’s...

Humble and personable are just a couple of the words one could use to describe Erin Roeske. With a smile always on her face, Erin has danced her way through life, helping others along the way. As a child, Erin was game for anything. Playing softball,...

Altruism is defined as the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others. Personally, I think Sue Balentine’s name should be added to the definition. Her selfless and equally unyielding volunteer work for the...

Now in its 62nd season of excellence, Purdue North Central’s Sinai Forum kicked off Sunday night with a very familiar name. Jane Pauley, one of America’s most respected broadcast journalists, took the stage to make for an exciting and educational...

Not very many people can say they were playing piano at age three and only one person can say they have been Choir Director at Valparaiso High School for twenty-seven years. Linda Schonbachler, nominated for Valpo Life in the Spotlight because of her...