Ryan McCormick

On Tuesday, November 10, 2010, Dr. Andrew Melin, the first year Valparaiso Community Schools' Superintendent, led a public forum for questions and feedback concerning the school system's 2010-2013 Strategic Plan that has been in development the last...

It's amazing how fast time flies by. It just seemed like yesterday was the Popcorn Festival. I can't believe it's November! (As I write this, it's actually snowing outside as well.) I'll actually be 25 years old here in a month. How crazy is that!? I...

The Valparaiso High School Boy's Cross County team advanced past the New Prairie Semi-State Meet on Saturday, October 23rd in style. Now, they are putting that style into action. On Thursday, October 29th, 2010 just days away from an intense state...

As a born again believer in Jesus Christ (or Yeshua Hamashiach if you're using his Hebrew name), there are some things that just don't matter to me as much anymore. Think of when you were a kid. Some things really mattered to you. Getting to watch...

Northshore Health Centers is a staple when it comes to offering health services to the community as well as students in the Portage Schools district. On Monday, October 4th though Thursday, October 7th, 2010 in conjuction with Health Services from...

The staff of Benjamin Franklin Middle School noticed that the attendance on dances seemed to be dropping. So finding an alternative seemed to be the best choice. This year was their Second Annual Drive-In Movie Night. Hundreds of Ben Franklin...

If anyone thought NFL players were looking funny on the field on Sunday, October 3rd with hot pink gloves and shoes then you should see these guys! Decked out in their hottest pink apparrel, the Valparaiso Firefighters Local 1124 was supporting...

Fundraising. That dreaded word in the ear of every full-time, minivan-driving, worn-out mother of three. Memorial Elementary School took a much needed and unexpected turn from the traditional fundraiser this year though. They called it Steps 4...

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Porter County provide a fun and safe environment for kids all over the area. On Thursday, September 30, the 11th Annual Steak & Burger Dinner was held at the Expo Center in Valparaiso. Over 60 sponsors from Porter...

To see more awesome photos from the concert, click here! The Valparaiso High School Chamber Orchestra hosted a fabulous musical and dramatic presentation for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders in the Valparaiso Community School district called the Young...