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Featured Image: For the 20th year, Valparaiso has been recognized as a Tree City USA for its commitment to effective  The City of Valparaiso has been named a Tree City USA for 2024 by the Arbor Day Foundation, in  honor of its commitment to...

Ivy Tech Community College recently announced completion on major upgrades to the Valparaiso Campus Welding Lab student learning space. Featuring state of the art upgrades, ventilation, and equipment improvements the lab has been uniquely constructed...

After attending her Girl Scout troop’s career day in the fourth grade, Rebecca Buitendorp knew she was destined to become an attorney. On January 24, she was sworn in by then-Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb to serve as a judge of the Porter County...

Losing a loved one is an emotionally challenging experience, and the aftermath often includes lots of paperwork, including the daunting task of handling your loved one’s financial affairs. One of these tasks is filing taxes on behalf of the...

IU Northwest Library Director Gretchen Rings brings new direction for campus library Traditional media portrayals of a library aren’t always kind. They include images of a bespectacled librarian sharply telling patrons to shush and keep to...

Crown Point Mayor Peter D. Land will deliver his annual State of the City address from 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at the Franciscan Health Pavilion at Bulldog Park, located at 183 S. West St.  The Mayor's Office will come together with city...

In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is more important than ever. Protecting your personal and professional information from cyber threats is essential. Hackers, scammers, and cybercriminals are constantly developing new tactics to steal...

Valparaiso University has been honored as the top institution in the region for earning an MBA, receiving the “Best University to Obtain an MBA” award from Northwest Indiana Business Magazine’s 2025 Best of Business Awards. This recognition is...

New Leadership to Spearhead Growth and Campaign for a State-of-the-Art Nursing Facility Valparaiso University is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Gmitter, Ph.D., PT, MS, as the new Dean of the College of Nursing and Health...

Valpo Parks is pleased to announce the official opening of the 2025 golf season at Forest Park Golf Course on Friday, March 21st. Golf enthusiasts are invited to kick off the season and experience the course following a productive off-season of...