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It’s been a little while since I’ve posted the Links of the Week. Some of you may be thinking: "how hard is it to put some stupid links in a blog and throw it online?" It’s been so long, in fact, I haven’t been able to weigh in on the...

Our nation and our city are keenly aware of the suffering in Haiti. Last Thursday I held a press conference to highlight Kids Alive, International, a Valparaiso based non-profit which provides child care for children at risk in Haiti, the Dominican...

The other day I was waiting for an appointment and I picked up a book in the waiting room. There were some really curious questions in this book and they got me to thinking. I couldn't answer some of them, so I thought I would ask you readers for...

The incredible edible Stromboli. This is the Stromboli sandwich from Mike’s Premiere Grill/Pizza King in Valparaiso. I have to admit, I am in love.  The ground seasoned sausage, fresh Gonnella bread toasted to perfection, sweet onions and fresh...

Congressman Pete Visclosky’s town forum on January 14th gave Valparaiso area residents the chance to express their views, on topics ranging from local improvement projects to national healthcare reform. The 19th of Visclosky’s 24 forums was...

The day began with helping to prepare for a surprise birthday party for Virginia Phillips. The party went off very well, she was completely surprised! It was a good time with a lot of wonderful people. Among the sentiments shared, was a memory of...

WHEREAS, while observing the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, we reflect on the history of civil rights in America and honor Dr. King for the power of his intellect, the truth of his words, and the example of his courage. Dr. King created a powerful...

The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms on one-year contracts with right-handed pitcher Bobby Jenks ($7.5 million) and outfielder Carlos Quentin ($3.2 million), avoiding arbitration with both players. Jenks, 28, went 3-4 with a 3.71 ERA (22...

If you are a Valparaiso resident you surely know there is a new YMCA in town.    When my little peanut was 6 months old I eagerly joined the Y to enroll her in swimming class -- babies in bikinis -- what could be cuter?!?  Although we enjoyed our...

Valparaiso University director of athletics Mark LaBarbera has announced that Dale Carlson has been named the 16th head football coach in Crusader history. “Coach Carlson has all the attributes we set out to find in our head football coach,”...