Rebecca Libauskas

Brian Doolin is a valuable educator at Westchester Intermediate School. As head of the Special Education Department, Doolin spends his days helping children with special needs reach their potential. “Our school is very welcoming to kids who are …

Valparaiso Community Schools presented the 40th annual This Is Our Story Festival of the Arts at Valparaiso High School Monday evening. The program inspired a strong sense of community with the beauty of music, all while sharing the excitement of the holiday …

La Porte Community School Corporation hosted a Business and Community Engagement event Wednesday evening. The event deepened the relationships between La Porte Community Schools and local businesses in the effort to overcome all obstacles and create a better …

Jeffrey C. Brown, instructor of Percussion and Music Industry at Valparaiso University, enriches the community with music. Not only does he inspire students, he shares his talents by performing. Brown was destined for music because it flows through his veins …

Senior Angels in collaboration with Southlake Mall, held a ‘Stuff an Ambulance; drive for gifts on Friday November 16th. By the end of the day, the ambulance was packed full of goodies. The true spirit of the holiday season was alive and well within a …

The Lakes of Valparaiso and Wise Guys Liquors joined forces to offer the public a fall flavored wine tasting event. As the snow blanketed the ground outside, the event acted as the perfect opportunity to ‘wine’ down at the beautiful Lakes of Valparaiso …

An assortment of hats was spotted Wednesday morning at the Duneland Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Hatta Girl, a celebration of local women. From fedoras to berets, the hats were as diverse as the women wearing them. Tea was enjoyed from ornate china …

Amanda Alaniz is a wonderful reflection of the Portage community. By day, Alaniz takes care of 8,000 students as a Superintendent, and by night she is a loving wife and mother. She paved the way for other women as the first female Superintendent for Portage …

Elissa Affeld dedicates her life to the betterment of children in Northwest Indiana. As a Youth Specialist for the CASA program, she works with young adults who are ageing out of the foster care program. She is passionate about fighting for the needs of her …

On Saturday morning, Christmas shopping began early at Portage High School as members of the community enjoyed shopping from 120 local vendors all while supporting a great cause: Hannah’s Hope. There was something for everyone with diverse booths for …