Caitlin Vanlaningham

It was a gorgeous day to be outside on Wednesday July 25, which is why groups of children from different Michigan City Area Schools (MCAS) came out to participate in the Kindergarten Countdown held at Purdue North Central’s Born Learning Trail. MCAS …

What has loads of hairspray, glitter, and wicked changeups? That’s right folks, girls softball! And that was the main event happening in downtown Valparaiso Monday July 23, 2012. The Opening Ceremonies for the NSA Girls Fast Pitch World Series were held …

Looking for something that the whole family can enjoy? Well, look no further than the Porter County Fair. You want rides? There are all sorts of fast, twisting, topsy-turvy, stomach-dropping structures for the thrill-seekers. Animals? The 4-H exhibits are …

There was reason to party at the Boys & Girls Club in Portage, thanks was a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the renovations that were generously provided by NIPSCO. One of the gyms was renovated with a brand new floor, and both gyms along with the …

One lucky golfer got a hole-in-one at the 32nd Annual Boys & Girls Golf Outing at Forest Park. Ed Malone, owner of Hooligan’s in Chesterton, was on the 17th hole of the course when he made the shot with a nine iron. The hole-in-one was not only a first …

The weather was perfect, the drinks were cold and the game was on at the 32nd annual Boys & Girls Club Golf Outing today in Valparaiso. The outing was held at Forest Park Golf Course, which has been around for over 90 years and is a favorite course among …

Each week on Friday nights, the west parking lot at Portage High School becomes filled with merchants of various trades for the weekly vendor night at PHS. Tents pop up and tables are set with an eclectic array of items ranging from homemade soaps to handmade …

The weather was perfect, the drinks were cold and the game was on at the 32nd annual Boys & Girls Club Golf Outing today in Valparaiso. The outing was held at Forest Park Golf Course, which has been around for over 90 years and is a favorite course among …

It was a very special night at Culver’s in Valparaiso on Sunday. The new Scoopie mascot was unveiled for the first time. To celebrate, the eatery threw a party! Dinner With Scoopie was held Sunday July 8, 2012 from 5-7pm in the festively decorated dining …

Despite the outrageous record breaking temperatures, the sidewalks of downtown LaPorte were packed with onlookers determined to participate in the tradition of the 66th Annual LaPorte County Independence Day Parade, hosted by the LaPorte Jaycees. As the …