Julia Rhode

Not being familiar with another culture can often lead to misconceptions; for female students at the high school that wear hijabs, a veil that covers the head and chest, these misconceptions can cause difficulties at school. Seniors Lindsey Walsh and...

Health met fun at Portage YMCA’s annual Healthy Kids Day this Saturday. With free health screenings, bouncy houses, snow cones, and a multitude of booths, members of the Portage community, no matter what age, were able to enjoy their time learning...

Complete with a knife-wielding Little Red Riding Hood, a Rapunzel that chokes on her extremely long hair, and a student in a cow costume, Portage High School’s “Into the Woods” had the audience laughing from start to finish. Directed by Kevin...

In celebration of the promising future for Valparaiso Community Schools, the sun shone down on an excited school board and community members alike. With the groundbreaking for Heavilin Elementary, the positive impacts the referendum will have for...

In a time when millennials are often accused of being lazy and entitled, it is heartening to see three high school students completely defy the stereotype. Juniors Luke Sanders, Ryan Rospond, and David Paris of Valparaiso High School were selected...

Oak Partners held another successful day of barbecue, beer, and basketball. Hosting about 160 clients at True BBQ and Whiskey Bar, Oak Partners offered their clients an enjoyable way to spend time with each other, as well as staff, while enjoying...

Ribbon cuttings are always a time of joy and excitement for a business’ future, but tonight the cutting of a bright red ribbon also symbolized the opportunity to better the futures of hundreds of children from nine different counties. With the...

Food, dancing, and a celebration of a year of hard work in East Chicago and Hammond all went into Saturday night’s Lakeshore Chamber Gala. Focusing on the positive impact businesses have had on the community, awards such as Business Persons of the...

A red carpet was rolled out for four of the most promising members of the community Thursday evening for the 45th Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County Youth of the Year Award. The nominees - Eric Allison, Tyler Goodman, Sanha Kirova, and Allison...

Just a year ago, the idea of flying to Washington DC to talk with UN Ambassador Samantha Power, collaborate with over 300 other young UNICEF members, and visit Capitol Hill to advocate for important legislation would have been laughable. Just a year...