History

Every Veterans Day, organizations and communities have their own special ways to pay their respects to those who have served our country. Many find solace in the ritual of honoring the memory of veterans who lost their lives or have since passed on...

Justin Kersting still has a vivid memory of trailing after his grandparents, Jim and Nella Kersting, as they furnished their retirement project, the World of Motorcycles Museum. The pair had just turned over their successful cycle dealership,...

Campus-wide celebration includes hands-on military demonstrations and a panel discussion on the military experience Gary, Ind. – Indiana University Northwest will celebrate Veterans Day with a variety of interactive activities and a panel...

It was a time for honor and celebration at the La Porte City Council meeting when Mayor Mark Krentz proclaimed October 9, 2019 as Alan Barcus Day. Barcus, a talented as a lyricist, composer, and singer, was honored for a song he wrote...

PORTAGE – Billy Coker remembers when the Portage Township Trustee’s office began offering services to the township’s senior citizens. Then Trustee John Williams began offering transportation services in 1978. He purchased a small bus which...

In June, Kankakee Valley REMC sent four high school students to Washington D.C. in a week long trip as a part of the Youth Tour program. High school juniorswho are on their way to becomingseniors can apply for the trip, and it is completely...

The theme of the 2019 La Porte County Historical Society Museum’s photography contest is La Porte County Doors and Windows. The photo must be an unframed, 8”x10”, black and white or color photo. The subject of the photograph must be in La Porte...

Whether you love him or are terrified of him (see photo above), the Easter Bunny is here to stay. Believe it or not, you won’t find tails—er, tales of the Easter Bunny in the Bible, even though he seems like the holiday’s biggest advocate....

“Here comes Peter Cottontail, hoppin’ down the bunny trail, hippity hoppin’ Easter’s on its way!” As a child, the anticipation of finding Peter Cottontail’s hidden Easter eggs was a number one priority. But, did we ever take a moment to...

Dr. Robert Cavanaugh and Dr. Matthew Nondorf are names that many recognize because they correlate with the roots of orthodontists in the city of Valparaiso. But that’s no accident, and is a result of two childhood friends following family legacies...