For Jennifer Swertel-Woelfel, dogs are a (wo)man’s best friend. Swertel-Woelfel has been rescuing animals, particularly dogs, in the Chicagoland area and Northwest Indiana for over a decade. “Most of the dogs that I rescue are on death's...
Vale Park Animal Hospital in Valparaiso takes pride in the care they offer its four-legged patients. The team of veterinary doctors works hard to ensure this quality care, and a few of them spoke with us about what makes their work at the hospital...
A trip to a grocery store and McDonald’s changed Elena Jambrina’s life forever. Jambrina, who was originally from Zamora, Spain, came to the United States after falling in love with an American serving in the Air Force in the town where she grew...
Valparaiso was alive and poppin’ during the 42nd annual Popcorn Fest on Saturday, September 11. While the City of Valparaiso has always enjoyed commemorating Indiana legend Orville Redenbacher, this year offered a little more to celebrate. Last...
Indiana American Water broke ground in Gary on Wednesday, September 8 to begin a $24.5 million water main replacement project. City of Gary Mayor Jerome Prince, community leaders, and project partners joined Indiana American Water to be...
Tyler Bauer has the buzz on all things bees. He began working with bees back in 2018, when he realized just how much the small insects impact the world around us. “The purpose was that the bees are extremely important to the environment. And...
Lachlan Streeter’s picture-perfect life isn’t in front of the camera, but instead behind it. Streeter’s passion for photography began his senior year of high school. He started small with his local newspaper, and eventually started...
Harley Davidson of Valparaiso takes part in the 27th annual Miracle Ride for Riley Hospital for Children. The ride was a two day, state-wide event to raise funds for Riley. Registration began early Saturday morning before riders took off to...
