Here's a sad truth: more people give their cats to animal shelters due to litter box issues than you may know. But you don't have to be like that! You can keep your kitty and your sanity just by following these easy guidelines. In this article from...

Robbie Hummel has always bled Valpo green, and now he is using many of the lessons he learned growing up here at the highest level of professional sports. Even now, playing against the best basketball players in the world as a member of the Minnesota...

Two 2014 Valparaiso University graduates join an accomplished group of Fulbright grant recipients, bringing the total to 30 Valpo grantees in the past 15 years. Noah Finegan ’14 and Ryan Huffman ’13, ’14 M.A. accepted Fulbright grants to study...

Ticks can spread more than just Lyme disease. Is your dog protected against ticks? Ticks are ornery creatures that can do some damage to your pup if given the chance. Lyme disease, canine ehrlichosis, and anaplasmosis are dangerous diseases that can...

What would you do if your pet stopped breathing? Did you know you can administer CPR on your pet? Dr. Booth will be hosting a CPR class May 17th, teaching life saving CPR and first aid skills. Only $25, this class will feature practice time on the...

The La Porte County Solid Waste District’s compost site at Westville Correctional Facility will be open most Saturdays in May and June to help gardeners prepare for the spring planting season. The site on County Road 1100 West will be open each...

The Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce held their annual meeting at the Best Western in La Porte on Friday, recognizing board members and chamber members that have made special contributions to the community in 2013. “This is a good way for us to...

Hey spring cleaners, Vale Park Animal hospital is looking for an spare towels you may have lying around.We are in desperate need of towels! We all know the sorts of things animals can get into. As you are cleaning out and updating your linens, feel...

Meet the crazy married people! Amy and Paul, Harry and Sarah, Jenny and David are featured in this video talking about their love and relationships and who their best friend is. Come out to the Opera House April 25-May 11 to meet the crazy married...

Mark your calendars-- the date for the next NWITweetup is set! We’ll be hosting a special “Nonprofit Game Show Night” on April 22, 2014 at T.J. Maloney’s Irish Pub for the April 2014 NWITweetup! From 6:30-9, we’ll have the usual Tweetup...