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Oona Kintscher, ‘24, had an array of academic interests while growing up in Berlin, Germany that spanned computer science, robotics, biology and medicine. Kintscher thought she might follow her father’s footsteps and become a doctor, but did not...

Porter County Government is taking a major step forward with the first large-scale renovation of the jail since the facility opened in 2002. The $24-$25 million project promises to modernize the facility, improve safety, and create long-term cost...

An opportunity to play soccer brought Jacob Battista, ’24, from Australia to the United States and eventually Purdue University Northwest (PNW) where he will earn a bachelor of science degree in Marketing and a minor...

An early interest with cars and technology led Marco Serna, ‘24, to explore the field of engineering and eventually a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the College of Engineering and Sciences at Purdue...

As a child, Christiana Ndukaife, ’24, spent holidays helping her grandmother, a nurse, care for underprivileged patients at her clinic in Nigeria. That experience inspired her to earn a bachelor of science degree in Nursing from...

With Christmas right around the corner, the staff at Allegius Credit Union is spreading the holiday spirit early. Members of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation joined the Allegius team in carefully packing and collecting toys for kids throughout the...

The City of Valparaiso, Valpo Parks, and the Porter  County Commissioners announce a new management agreement for the Memorial Opera House,  effective January 1st, 2025. Under this agreement, Valpo Parks will assume responsibility for...

The City of Valparaiso is preparing for winter weather and reintroducing a winter event priority map, indicating priority streets, neighborhoods and cul-de sacs. “During inclement weather, our top priority is the safety of our community.  Our...

The Men’s Fund, held at the Porter County Community Foundation, is awarding $7,000 in grants to three Porter County nonprofits.  Project Neighbors is the recipient of a $5,000 grant. Funding will support Neighbor’s House, a 24-unit studio...

The Fedder’s Alley All-Inclusive Playground and Fitness Park expected to break  ground in 2025 is significantly closer to fruition as a result of a $750,000 grant from the Health  Foundation of La Porte.  “The Fedder’s Alley...