On Wednesday afternoon, the elementary students at Memorial Elementary School were prepared, with brushes in hand, to create their masterpieces. After listening patiently and attentively to their instructor, Karyn Wenger, Art Teacher at Memorial and...
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A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Analisa Warring
Analisa Warring has always had an inner spirit of helping people and giving back to the community she lives in. Growing up in Valparaiso, Analisa has always been a high achiever. Born in St. Louis, M.O., and living for a short time in Georgia,...
At Last, ValPLAYso A Reality for Generations to Come
FINALLY!!!! The day that children in Valparaiso and Porter County have been anxiously awaiting! At 10 a.m. on Monday morning, after 2950 volunteers worked approximately16,350 hours in a 7-day period, ValPLAYso - The Next Generation! was officially...
Valparaiso High School Band Presented A Disney Music Spectacular
The night was magical as the Valparaiso High School Band presented an evening of beautiful music to the standing room only crowd at the VHS Auditorium on Wednesday evening. Members of the "A" and "B" Wind Ensembles, and Symphonic Band joined forces...
Hundreds Brave the Ghoulish Wheather for 2014 Monster Dash
The ghoulish weather couldn't deter the 200 registered runners in downtown Valparaiso on Saturday at the 2nd Annual Valpo Parks Department Monster Dash. Although the sky was gray and the rain fell, it didn't dampen the spirit of the many costumed...
A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Mike Blythe
When you first meet and talk to Mike Blythe, he seems like a guy you've known for ever. His kind, easy-going, demeanor endears all who have the opportunity to meet and know him. Born in Griffith, Indiana, Mike moved to Valparaiso in 1979, when the...
Teachers From Across Northwest Indiana Learn about Minds in Motion
Held at the Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor's Center in Chesterton and sponsored by the United Way Programs of La Porte, Elkhart, and Porter counties, 100 teachers from the 3 counties were present on Friday, as Candace S. Meyer, Founder & CEO,...
St. Mary Medical Center CEO Updates Chamber on Growth, Role in Community
The Hobart Chamber of Commerce met for their monthly luncheon on Wednesday, with featured keynote speaker Janice Ryba, St. Mary CEO & Administrator. Ryba spoke to the group about the expansion of the facility and the current construction under...
Dr. Carisse Corns Celebrated The Opening of Growing Smiles Pediatric Dental Office
Is this really a dentist office?...... Yes, but not just ANY dentist office. "Ooh, Ahh, and Wow", was the common theme among both children and adults in the standing room only crowd attending the Growing Smiles Open...
Groundbreaking Held for Central Park Plaza Expansion
It was an exciting, beautiful Monday afternoon in downtown Valparaiso as the groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Central Park Plaza expansion. John Seibert, Valpo Parks Department Director, welcomed everyone to the jubilant occasion. Along...