Election winners will face tough choices on major issues

RG Skadberg, far left, of Rice and Rice Attorneys introduces a panel including Cliff Rice, left, of Rice and Rice Attorneys; Bill Green, center, of Green Law Offices; and Marc Ruiz of Oak Partners Inc., in August. The attorneys held the discussion to give more information about the Patient P…

Local attorneys review health care law highlights

Seniors listen to a panel discussion at Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso on the details of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Local attorneys review health care law highlights

Cliff Rice of Rice & Rice Attorneys discusses a Supreme Court decision to uphold the constitutionality of most of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Local attorneys present highlights of new healthcare law

Bill Green, of Green Law Offices, discusses the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act with seniors attending a program at Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso.

VNA director honored for 40 years

VALPARAISO | Community leaders joined the Porter County Visiting Nurse Association staff at Strongbow Inn on Monday to honor the organization's founder and executive director Laura Harting for retirement after 40 years of leadership.

Strongbow Inn celebrates 70 years, but evolves with the times

The Blue Yonder Lounge at Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso features a large collection of model planes hanging from the ceiling. The restaurant is celebrating its 70th anniversary.

Strongbow Inn celebrates 70 years, but evolves with the times

Russ Adams, the grandson of Strongbow Inn founder Bess Thrun, stands in front of the Valparaiso restaurant. Adams and his wife, Nancy, bought the business in 1993 from his parents, Chuck and Caroline Adams.

Strongbow Inn celebrates 70 years, but evolves with the times

Strongbow Inn bakery worker Brandi Hedge stands behind a display of desserts in the main lobby of the restaurant. The Valparaiso business is celebrating its 70th anniversary.

Some local restaurants open Thanksgiving Day

Between dine-in reservations and carryout orders, Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso plans to feed about 3,000 local residents. Russ Adams said that translates into 11,000 pounds of turkey, 140 gallons of gravy, 400 gallons of bread dressing, 20,000 Strongbow rolls, 1400 pounds of whipped potatoes …

Lt. gov. confident of Indiana comeback

Indiana Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman speaks Wednesday to the Kiwanis Club of Valparaiso at Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso.

Lt. gov. confident of Indiana comeback

Indiana Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman, left, says the Pledge of Allegiance during a meeting Wednesday of the Kiwanis Club of Valparaiso at Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso. Skillman said that since she's been in office Porter County has received about $15.5 million in state grants for areas such as hou…

Where's the beef? With Bill Kurtis, at Strongbow

Enjoy grass-fed beef at Strongbow. The Valparaiso eatery, known as turkey paradise, will feature a special wine dinner Sept. 22 starring investigative reporter/television journalist Bill Kurtis.