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The city of Valparaiso now has one more way to keep the community informed: Twitter. “We’re always willing to try new ways to keep the community informed and Twitter is a new opportunity,” said Mayor Jon Costas. Twitter is a free social...

Today, May 13, 2009, Chief of Police Michael Brickner and numerous other officers visited Bailey Elementary School in Chesterton to present a Community Service Award to a first grader. On April 21st of this year, Rosie Portelli was home alone with...

It’s always a great time to spend some quality time outdoors with my best friend, Hayzel.  Hayes is a weim who loves to have a good time, and she never ceases to amaze me.  If you ever see us out and about, please stop and say hello! As a...

After spending the majority of my weekend in Valparaiso with my weimaraner, Hayzel, I've noticed that many individuals around town are dog lovers. But what is there to do in Valpo with your pooch? Let's ask Hayes. You may be wondering, what are...

It was during the wee hours on November 18th when Valpo got the first snow of the season.  Of course, it was unexpected. Of course, it dumped on us way more than anyone was prepared for (6-8 inches more), and of course, it was the direct result of...

Some friends of mine and I once decided to start a sled club based out of Valparaiso.  Our club tackled the baddest hills and made the meanest ramps throughout the city.  A few minor injuries sure, but the memories well out weigh any scars. Sadly...

Recently while driving with my great uncle (who is from Illinois), we began discussing the Indiana Hoosier Lottery.  Apparently, sometimes it is so good that my nearly 90 year old uncle will drive across the IL/IN boarder just to buy into the...

Coming in April to NBC: Amy Poehler’s new sitcom entitled  “Parks and Recreation".  Call me behind the times, but I just saw a commercial for the show this weekend!  I guess a promo for the sitcom was shown during NBC’s coverage of the Super...

When planning a trip to the Bahamas years ago, my travel agent leaned over her desk and whispered, “Can I tell you a secret about the Bahamas?” I was a young girl, just over twenty-one years old and planning my first trip out of the United...

As promised, I’ve been driving around Valpo soaking in the local flavors.  Thanks to Valpo Life and its mission to bring positive, feel-good news to the web, I’ve been looking at my community with new found eyes.  As I run my traps-Mercury...