Rebecca Libauskas

“Shhh, It’s A Surprise!” read a secret email sent to students, colleagues, and friends of Professor Leonard “Lenny” Corso. On Friday night, Corso, Anatomy and Physiology Professor at Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso, thought he was...

When Brandy Manville first heard that she had cancer, she froze in stunned silence. She sat next to her husband at the doctor’s office, expecting to hear she tested negative. The two even had plans to go out to dinner to celebrate being told she...

Oak Partners welcomed their clients to March Madness at Catch 22 Table & Tap Thursday evening. The wealth and retirement planning company covered food and drinks while spending time connecting with their clients. The atmosphere was full of energy...

The aroma of hotcakes and sausage filled Valparaiso High School’s cafeteria on Saturday during Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Club’s famous Pancake Day Breakfast. Beyond the breakfast food, there was a spirit of community as people enjoyed each...

During National Heart Month, La Porte Hospital had a message for middle schoolers throughout the county: “Show Us Your Heart!” The students created inspiring works of art that brightened various hospital locations throughout the month, and...

The Lakes of Valparaiso celebrated National Dog Biscuit Day by showering four-legged friends of the community with snacks. “Treat Yo’ Pet Day” featured 100 handmade packages of dog biscuits arranged at the Clubhouse for owners to come and grab....

Saturday morning, Junior PAWS gathered to show some love to their furry friends. Youngsters made crafts and treats for homeless dogs at Lakeshore PAWS, the program’s parent organization that rescues homeless animals in need. When the “Puppy...

An ordinary morning turned tragic for Samantha “Sammy” Constantine, when she suffered a stroke and crashed her car into a tree. What followed for the Valparaiso High School student was a blur of hospitals, physical therapy, and pain. But two...

“Slow down, don’t be so busy, and enjoy your children when they are young,” Monica Clark said. “That’s something important I’ve learned.” Clark is a loving mother who works at Flanagin’s Bulk Mail Service. The lifelong Valparaiso...

Lisa Kusbel is passionate about enhancing Valparaiso through her work as the Director of Development at the Valpo Parks Foundation. This mother of three found her dream job after her adventurous life as a flight attendant ended. When Kusbel hung up...