Valparaiso

Saturday, February 1, 2025 • Doors at 7:30pm • Show at 8pm For the first time on the Memorial Opera House stage, from Eclipse Entertainment— the creators behind the acclaimed Pink Floyd tribute “Echoes of Pompeii” and Chicago Region staples...

Saturday, February 1, 2025 • Doors at 7:30pm • Show at 8pm For the first time on the Memorial Opera House stage, from Eclipse Entertainment— the creators behind the acclaimed Pink Floyd tribute “Echoes of Pompeii” and Chicago Region staples...

What’s recently happened? The final week before school was let out, the newspaper club at Wheeler High School (WHS) decided to put on a Spirit Week. This week included Christmas Sock Day, Christmas Character Day, Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, Santa...

Directed by: Jonathan & Georgie Owens and Alexandria Ingram Class: Saturday, January 25. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Showcase: January 25, 4 p.m. at Memorial Opera House Interested in working on your audition skill set? Ready to take your skills to the...

Directed by: Jonathan & Georgie Owens and Alexandria Ingram Class: Saturday, January 25. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Showcase: January 25, 4 p.m. at Memorial Opera House Interested in working on your audition skill set? Ready to take your skills to the...

Join us at The American Factory in Valparaiso, IN, for the final event in Journeyman Distillery’s Meet the Makers Series. Experience the art and history behind our craft during this FREE educational event on Sunday, January 19, 2025. It’s a...

Warm up with a Purpose! Join us to Celebrate National Soup Month. Supporting VNA Meals on Wheels, Tuesday, January 21 11:30-1:00. Savor a variety of delicious soups and tastings while supporting a great cause. A $5 donation is kindly requested, with...

The cost of death care has long been a topic of uncertainty and concern for many families. For over a century, Bartholomew Funeral Home in Valparaiso has provided guidance and support to grieving families, ensuring their loved ones are honored with...

In 2024, you probably saw one of our photographers wearing GreatNews.Life apparel attending a sporting event, graduation ceremony, holiday festival, hometown parade, business celebration, or other special event near you. The photos captured at these...

 Richard Bender hails from a farm in Northeastern Indiana. He grew up in a region north of Fort Wayne near Auburn and attended Leo High School. His time in high school played a role in his motivation to become a teacher himself.  Bender was highly...