“I had just ran my first Chicago Marathon on October 12, 2009 and I was feeling pretty good about myself for that accomplishment,” Amanda Lyons recalled. Right after running the Chicago Marathon back in October 2009 and turning 38 years old,...
Kaitlin Horgash
A Valpo Life In The Spotlight: Tarrance Price
Tarrance Price of Valparaiso was born in Georgia, but began his story in Junction City, Kansas where he was raised. He graduated from his local high school, Junction City High School, in 1996 and attended college at Barton County Community College...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana Give 500 Area Children a Christmas to Remember
To most kids, Christmas is truly the most wonderful time of the year. All of the smiling faces kids have while opening presents and spending time with their families are moments that are to be cherished and remembered throughout the years. Although...
A Valpo Life In The Spotlight: Sami Hatagan
Everybody is dedicated to something in life, but can you imagine being entirely dedicated to seven group organizations and a variety of hobbies? Sami Hatagan, a senior at Valparaiso High School, is a part of seven group organizations within school...
Strack and Van Til Thanks Vendors for Stocking our Shelves at Annual Vendor Christmas Party
On Wednesday, Strack and Van Til hosted their annual Vendor Christmas Party for all of their vendors who regularly stock the popular grocery stores we shop at. The Vendor Christmas Party was held at St. James Hall in Highland. Representatives from...
Valpo Parks Kicks Off the Winter Season With First Skate Fundraiser
Valparaiso is a town full of excitement all year long, even in the winter! On Saturday night, ice skating under the Urschel Pavilion kicked off its 4th opened season with the Valpo Parks Foundation First Skate Fundraiser. “It’s cold outside, but...
The Valparaiso High School Drama Club Presents the Story Behind Peter Pan: ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’
We all know the story of Peter Pan, the boy who never grows up, but do you know how he got his name? The Valparaiso High School Drama Club unveils the story behind the classic story in Peter and the Starcatcher. Friday November 16th was opening in...
Chester Inc. Groundbreaking for First Tech Credit Union in Cedar Lake
Despite the cold weather on Friday November 16th, members of the Cedar Lake Town Council and Chester Inc. were outside with hardhats and shovels celebrating a groundbreaking ceremony in Cedar Lake. “I want to welcome everybody to the groundbreaking...
Cancer Survivor Series : Sue Ebeltoft
“Overall, my life changed the most when I found out that I was a lot stronger than what I thought I was,” said Sue Ebeltoft. Sue Ebeltoft was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin's Disease, otherwise known as Lymph Node Cancer, in 1999 at the...
Lakeshore PAWS Teams Up with Local Organizations to Bring Companionship and Support to Veterans at 2018 Vets for Pets
Every animal deserves a warm home, sweet family, and delicious treats to look forward to every single day. At Lakeshore PAWS in Valparaiso, all of their dogs are handled with care and love but are longing for their forever, perfect home. So for...