“I wish it would have only been 3,” jokes Kelly A. Turner, Ph.D, “My book and dissertation would have been shorter.” She is talking about her book, Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds, which chronicles the 9 common healing...
Lisa Stojanovich
Sauers Buick GMC’s 12th Annual Car Show and Family Fun Festival Benefits the Salvation Army
For years, the Sauers Buick GMC parking lot in La Porte, has been transformed into a sea of vintage and classic cars for the Annual Car Show. On September 10, for the second year in a row, the dealership has partnered with The Salvation Army. “We...
Chicago Street Theatre Hosts the Free Season 62 Preview Party
Chicago Street Theater is embarking on their 62nd season of community theatre, and on August 25 they invited the public to see a preview of the 2016/2017 productions. The event allows those interested in seeing the shows a chance to learn more about...
Community Shares Positive Experiences at Valparaiso PD Public CALEA Accreditation Meeting
Of the over 10,000 police departments in the country, less than 1,000 are accredited by the Commission for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). Valparaiso is lucky to be home to one of those departments. This volunteer assessment requires the...
Boyz II Men Concert Kicks of a Fun-Filled 2016 Festival of the Lakes
Wednesday, July 20th kicked off Hammond’s annual Festival of the Lakes with a free concert headlined by Boyz II Men. Hosted at the Pavilion at Wolf Lake, the festival is a much anticipated event for the region. “I hear from so many people that...
Region Residents and Their Furry Friends Cool Down at Vale Park Animal Hospital’s 2016 Dog Days of Summer Event
It was a hot and muggy afternoon on Saturday, June, 26 at Vale Park Animal Hospital, but that didn’t stop people from coming out to the Dogs Days of Summer event. This was the second year Vale Park Animal Hospital hosted the event; the first one...
Community Comes Out to Support Four-Legged Officers at Valpo PD 5K-9
Whether you prefer running on two legs or four, Central Park in Valparaiso was the place to be on May 20th. The Valpo Police Department’s K-9 unit held its 5th annual run/walk, 5K-9 Guardians of the Night. There were plenty of experienced racers in...
Members “Dine N Dash” at Duneland Chamber of Commerce’s Progressive Dinner
The Duneland Chamber’s Progressive Dinner has received an Amazing Race makeover. On April 19th, attendees arrived for the first ever Duneland Dash and Dine event. “We wanted to do something fun, a little bit active, and like nothing we’ve ever...
Michael Radford Takes Title “President Mr. VHS” at Mr. VHS Competition
Mr. VHS is a time honored tradition at Valparaiso High School, but with this year’s pageant modeled after the country’s current election season 18 senior boys were competing to be crowned President Mr. VHS. Participants were sponsored by their...
Kelsey’s Steak House Hosts Wonderful Wine Tasting and Dinner
The rain may have been coming down outside, but inside Kelsey’s Steak House the only thing pouring was the wine. On March 30, the restaurant held its first wine tasting event. Attendees were invited to the bar area to sample a wide range of reds,...