The Valparaiso Rotary Club and Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Club rallied together to honor our Veterans Wednesday evening at Old Town Banquet Center. For their 2nd annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner, the clubs acknowledged the 100-year anniversary of...
“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” This Henry Adams quote represents Daniel Castaneda's career. “I heard that quote years ago, and it drives me,” Castaneda said. “It reminds me that I help shape...
Rita Barzoni works at Paladin, a non-profit organization that provides services to those with special needs. She has dedicated the last 25 years to helping others. Her co-workers recognize Barzoni as one who excels at her job. Barzoni attended...
Rittenhouse Village of Valparaiso opened its doors to the community for their Halloween Extravaganza. The long line that anticipated to join in on the ghoulish fun proved the event is well known and loved. Kids of all ages were decked out in various...
Kim Olesker is a beacon of inspiration. She has had midwestern beginnings, big adventures, and dreams of a better world. All of life’s paths lead her to become CEO & President of United Way of Porter County. Kim leads with her heart. “We...
Deborah Carter is Principal of Boston Middle School in La Porte. Known by her friends as Deb, she is self proclaimed people person. Her philosophy is to be hands-on with her teachers, students, and staff and flexible to their needs. Therefore, you...
On Saturday morning, the Northwest Indiana Breast Care Center of Methodist Hospitals hosted their 6th Annual Pink Party. The Pink Party had lots of fun to keep attendees entertained the whole morning. Pampering, goodie bags, and a 5k Walk & Run...
On Thursday evening, Ivy Tech Community College brought together many in the community and honored scholarship recipients and benefactors at their Chancellors' Scholarship Dinner. The 17th annual event had more than 300 in attendance comprised of...
On Thursday evening, Ivy Tech brought together many in the community and honored scholarship recipients and benefactors at their Chancellor's Scholarship Dinner. The 17th annual event brought nearly 300 people together, comprising of students,...
Polly Pozzo, an upcoming artist at the tender age of nine, faces serious daily challenges. Polly has a rare genetic disorder called muscle-eye-brain disease, or MEB, which is a form of Muscular Dystrophy. Most of us walk, talk, and take care of...