Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, April 11, 2013

Northwest Indiana radio came alive on Friday night in Valparaiso with a star-studded cast including Senator Ed Charbonneau as Superman, Heather McCarthy and Leigh Morris and Saturday afternoon John Records Landecker broadcasting from Top Dog in Michigan City.---Pat Colander, Associate Publis…

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) IN, Northwest Chapter presents

“The Ask” workshop with national presenter Laura Fredricks JD LLC on March 28, 2013 at Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso.

New Civil War grave marker honors storied stand of Valparaiso colonel

VALPARAISO | A century and a half ago this New Year's Day, Valparaiso's Col. Isaac Suman was recovering from Confederate bullet wounds after participating in one of the most storied stands of the Union Army during the Civil War.

Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, November 22, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving, get ready to shop local over the weekend by consulting the holiday issue of Shore; downtown parties galore in Crown Point, Valparaiso, New Buffalo, Buchanan and South Haven and don't forget the MSI festival of trees.---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor.

Valpo fire officials investigating strange odor

VALPARAISO | Valparaiso firefighters are investigating a strange odor hanging over Valparaiso and surrounding areas.

Jordan Chaddock gets 'creative' for Memorial Opera House

Jordan Chaddock is excited about his new role as creative director for Valparaiso's Memorial Opera House.

Descendants hail volunteer efforts to preserve ancestors' region Civil War headstones

VALPARAISO | When she attended a special ceremony honoring region Civil War veterans in May, Valparaiso native Pat Lane had no idea she would learn her great-great-grandfather served as a sergeant in the war.

Crown Point ceremony memorializes region Civil War vets in new preservation initiative

CROWN POINT | About 100 people gathered in the cool shade of a maple tree Monday at Historic Maplewood Cemetery to rekindle memories and preserve the stories of region men who sacrificed themselves during the Civil War.

Graveside ceremony launches initiative to commemorate region Civil War vets

VALPARAISO | They fought in some of the toughest Civil War conflicts in places called Gettysburg, Stones River, Shiloh and The Wilderness.

NWI Civil War events, preservation initiative highlight Memorial Day weekend

A number of Civil War-related Memorial Day weekend activities are being offered with the launch of the South Shore Civil War Memorial Trail.

Civil War veterans' stories, grave dedications highlight Saturday ceremony

VALPARAISO | The stories and struggles of region Civil War veterans will be at the center of a public dedication service and historical tour Saturday at Valparaiso's Maplewood Cemetery.

Civil War ceremony to honor vets, launch tourism initiative

VALPARAISO | A public dedication service and historical tour Saturday will honor 21 Valparaiso Civil War veterans and launch a preservation and tourism initiative throughout Lake and Porter counties.

Public invited to attend electric vehicle forum in Valparaiso

VALPARAISO | Experts in alternative energies will present best practices and recommendations to increase the use of electric motor vehicles at a May 22 forum.

Pain clinic wants to move into long-vacant Hobart storefront

HOBART | A pain control clinic is hoping to remodel and move into a closed downtown business by this summer, a spokeswoman for the business said.

MARK KIESLING: Opera House drama calls for compromise

The $250,000 grant given by the Porter County Council to fund salaries and improvements at the Memorial Opera House may cause the fat lady to sing.

Porter County meetings

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A walk to remember

VALPARAISO | Vinod Nagubadi was passionate about helping children and animals.

Valparaiso is the place to be this summer, and all year round!

Valparaiso is always a hotbed of activity during the summer, and during every season. Tina St. Aubin, executive director of Valparaiso Community Festivals & Events, says this year is busier than ever, thanks to the construction and completion of Central Park Plaza in Valparaiso's downtow…

Home and Garden events

Submit your local home and garden events online at nwi.com/calendar and to Marge Kullerstrand at margaret.kullerstrand@nwi.com.

Streets mostly empty in Valparaiso

VALPARAISO | The streets of Valparaiso were eerily empty Wednesday with only an occasional city or private snow plow or SUV driver braving the weather.