There is an old saying that says, “Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.” Based on that, with all the work Valpo native Rainer Neis has put into achieving his goals the past four years at Valparaiso High School, Neis would have a whole...
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Hobart Celebrates 5 Years of Summer Market Success
Come one, come all; if it’s Thursday in Northwest Indiana and you’re looking for a great family activity, look no further than Hobart’s weekly summer markets right on the lake! Now celebrating 5 years of success, the market takes over Festival...
City Of Hobart Celebrates 4th Annual Water Fest
The City of Hobart’s Storm Water District had a gorgeous day to celebrate their 4th Annual Water Festival! Designed as a way to educate and reach out to the community on the topic of storm water pollution prevention and water conservation, it has...
A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Mary Sikorski
There are a great many of special people who make an impact on one's school community. There is one special person, though, who REALLY goes above and beyond in terms of service in a school, and that person is a school nurse! This week's Life in the...
Little Black Dress 2015 Was an Evening of Fashion and Fun
Chicago Street Theater, Bargain Barn, and Once Upon A Child were thrilled to host their 4th Annual Little Black Dress Party! Hosted in the CST theater itself, the night was jam packed with luxury. With gorgeous runway models modeling styles by...
Porter Health Kicks Off National Nurses Week On Florence Nightingale’s Birthday
Candles were ablaze on the front lawn of Porter Regional Hospital as nurses of the hospital gathered to celebrate National Nurses Week 2015; a day of celebration centering around the birthday of Florence Nightingale, founder of nursing as an actual...
Crown Point Welcomes The Biggest Loser Run/Walk Race Series
The Lake County fairgrounds were buzzing Sunday morning as the City of Crown Point, the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, and Franciscan Alliance welcomed Indiana's inaugural Biggest Loser Run/Walk Race Series 5k and Half Marathon! With...
A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Lisa Starkey
When it comes to being genuinely good at something, there are some people who work their entire lives to master a skill, and then there are the rare, incredible people who are so naturally gifted, you just have to stand back and appreciate their...
Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Club Hosts 64th Annual Pancake Day
The parking lot of Valparaiso High School filled to the max today as the Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Club hosted their 64th Annual Pancake Day in the VHS cafeteria! With pancakes, sausage, and orange juice being served all morning. Click here to see all...
A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Taija Jackson
Taija Jackson recently had the honor of being named the Valparaiso Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year. A middle schooler at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Jackson is the youngest of five, with her four older siblings being all boys. Her family...