Bob Jacobs has had a love for golf for as long as he can remember. Throughout his entire life, he has played golf, which is a sport his entire family enjoys. “My dad was the one who got me into golf. I also have older brothers who played golf, so...
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A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Chuck Gutzwiller
Chuck Gutzwiller, the senior programming director at the Valparaiso YMCA , grew up in southeastern Indiana in a small town called Versailles. He attended school at Indiana University in Bloomington where he studied and obtained a degree in outdoor...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Samantha Williams
Samantha Williams, a career-driven young adult, was born in Valparaiso and attended Boone Grove High School through her sophomore year. However, Williams knows exactly what she wants to pursue as a career and was given the opportunity to take more...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Rudy Moyado
Rudolph (Rudy) Moyado, a nine-time Chicago Marathon runner, grew up in the south side of Chicago before he moved to Portage about 20 years ago with his wife, Linda and three children, Steven, Jon, and Natalie. He worked for ComEd for 35 years in the...
Read MoreVisiting Nurse Association of Northwest Indiana Thanks Staff, Volunteers, and Donors With Annual Forever Society Award Dinner
On Thursday evening, the Visiting Nurse Association of Northwest Indiana hosted their Annual Forever Society Dinner to honor and present various awards to dedicated staff members and volunteers. “This is our annual celebration of the past year's...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Bill Donohue
Doctor Bill Donohue, an associate veterinarian for Vale Park Animal Hospital, grew up in Crown Point, Indiana. He studied biology at Purdue University Calumet where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in 2001. He then continued his education in a...
Read MoreMeet Adam Ruckman: Purdue University Northwest Student Interning with REGIONAL Federal Credit Union
Adam Ruckman is a Hebron native and full-time student at the Hammond Campus of Purdue University Northwest. In addition to attending school, Adam interns for the Hammond Branch of REGIONAL Federal Credit Union to gain hands-on experience for his...
Read MoreCalumet College of St. Joseph Employee Spotlight on Steve Varela
Steve Varela, a Professor at Calumet College of St. Joseph, was born and raised in the southside of Chicago where he attended Thornton Fractional South High School in Lansing, Illinois. Steve then continued his education at South Suburban College in...
Read MoreLevin Tire & Service Center of Crown Point Excels Above The Rest in Services and Customer Appreciation
Levin Tire & Service Center has been present in Northwest Indiana since 1918, with the Crown Point location being in service for over 30 years. Services from tire replacements, courtesy checks, oil changes, mechanical work, and much more can be...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Kelly Johnson
Kelly Johnson grew up in north central Indiana where she attended high school at Elkhart Memorial High School. She then furthered her education at Bethel College in Mishawaka where she earned her bachelor’s of art degree in sociology and her...
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