Jake Sidwell

The Portage Chamber of Commerce hosted their monthly luncheon at Woodland Park, offering their popular “30 Seconds of Fame” to any businesses willing to share, as well as providing an invaluable speaking session with three Porter County elected …

Once again, Crown Point put on its annual Taste of Crown Point festival on the courthouse square, as a display of the fine cuisine and community that CP has to offer. The Taste was full of locals and visitors alike, both enjoying the great local flavor of the …

We love and respect the moms who have supported and adopted the cause of ValpoLife.com, so we brought them together to hear their thoughts on the business. “Every year, it’s a difficult situation, trying to get the word out to kids, moms and …

The Portage Chamber of Commerce held their annual Chill N’ Grill at the chamber office. This event is chamber exclusive and allows the members to network with one another and possibly gain some new business. “This is a perk for all of us, and this …

The Ivy Tech Community College Northwest held their periodic state board meeting at the Task Force Tips building in Valpo – where lost and disabled emergency personnel are honored for their service. “We’re having a community reception to …

Rocky Schiralli, President/CEO of Porter-Starke services hosted the ribbon cutting for the new addition to their facility in Portage “We’ll be using this room for educational purposes, training purposes, multi-groups, family groups and …

Reduce, recycle and reuse – the environmental motto of any conservational community, and Valpo is one of the most active in that pursuit. In fact, Valparaiso recycles more than any other community in the state, about 55% of all our waste. Mayor Jon …

The Valparaiso Kiwanis Club Foundation held the Tenth Annual Greater Valparaiso Volunteer of the Year Recognition Program at Strongbow Inn as the continued meeting place for Kiwanians in Valpo. There were thirteen volunteers from organizations around the …

Five VHS senior football players signed letters of intent to reserve athletic scholarships upon graduation. Head football coach, Mark Hoffman, shared a bit on each student, exclaiming their efforts on the field and the integrity of each student. “Joel …

As diversity continues to grow in Northwest Indiana, Valpo continues to celebrate that growth and the development of inclusion. The Valparaiso Diversity Network Association hosted Unity Day this year at the Porter County Courthouse Square in an effort to …