Local photographer Nancy Addie is bringing her art and community to an international spotlight with a stunning entry into a Weather Channel photo contest. Her photo of the Chicago skyline is in the top 5 among thousands of contestants. The contest,...
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Organist Carey Scheck Performs at La Porte Hospital’s First Friday in the Chapel for March
It was Ludwig van Beethoven that said, “Music should strike fire in the heart of man and bring tears from the eyes of woman.” It was organist Carey Scheck that brought Beethoven's passion to the La Porte Hospital Family Chapel. The...
La Porte High School Choir Performs at La Porte Hospital’s First Friday in the Chapel for February
February’s First Friday performance was an exceptional group of students from La Porte High School. Their voices drew a crowd from all over the La Porte Hospital. The Health Care Foundation of La Porte Hospital funds First Fridays as an outreach...
Parkview Elementary Kindergartners Volunteer at Lakeshore PAWS
No one should be alone for Christmas and that includes the furry residents of Lakeshore PAWS. A singing pack of kindergartners is on a mission to make sure that does not happen. The Valparaiso rescue shelter opened its doors early on December 19th...
Sunset Hill Farm County Park Begins Their Winter Lights Night Festival
Winter struck Northwest Indiana just in time for the Winter Lights Festival at Sunset Hill Farm County Park. Cold weather does not have to mean slick streets and aching fingers. Saturday night was the beginning of a season of fantasy; the community...
MCPD Youth Leadership Cadets Lend a Hand Cleaning Up Washington Park Zoo
While parents and their children searched for napping bears and soaking alligators, the cadets of the Youth Leadership Academy got to see the Washington Park Zoo in another way. They spent their Friday morning cleaning sidewalks and pulling weeds for...
Valpo Parks and Recreation Department Panel Meets with Students from Thomas Jefferson Middle School to Discuss State of Parks System
After what has been an amazing and transforming lustrum, the Valparaiso Parks and Recreation Department already has its eyes set on the next Five Year Master Plan. This time they are getting more input from citizens than ever before. They will be...
A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Jesse Harper
Every life is a series of experiences that most of us take for granted. Overnight, our days become memories. We get to relive them in spontaneous anecdotes that revitalize our souls with pride and excitement. Jesse Bob Harper believes in the value of...
Central Park Plaza Begins Summer Outdoor Movies with Singin’ in the Rain
Whether you are looking for a unique date night or something wholesome to do with your family, the Valparaiso Central Park Plaza is the place to be on Tuesday summer nights. June 30th kicked off the outdoor movie season with a screening of Singin' in...
Supporters Hit the Links to Raise Funds for Boy Scouts of America LaSalle Council
Supporters of the Boy Scouts of America LaSalle Council gathered at Sand Creek Country Club on June 29, 2015 for the first annual Scramble for Scouts golf outing. The fundraiser, organized in large part by James Pysh, promised a fun time on the...