Trails Taking Shape

The town of Porter has been working hard for years to establish methods of alternative transportation for its residents and visitors and those efforts are finally starting to come to fruition. The Little Calumet River in Hawthorne Park has been cleared of debris for paddlers and boat launche…

Reducing Energy Costs Every Month of the Year

USA Insulation has been making homes more energy efficient since 1985 through their use of premium foam insulation that squeezes into every square inch of wall space, filling gaps and cracks that other insulation products just can't reach.

2010-2011 Porter County 4-H Achievement Board

4-H Achievement Ambassadors

State of the schools

With one year under his belt, Dr. Andrew Melin, superintendent of Valparaiso Community Schools says Valparaiso is a great place to educate our youth and he is pleased to be a part of it. Mellin says there are many plans to expand and develop the programs and facilities which mean that educat…

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…

Business is booming in Valpo!

The Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce (GVCC), whose vision serves "the needs of the business community, while continuing to preserve, enhance, and promote the unique character of greater Valparaiso," has set its sights on the future, and the future looks good! The here and now is not to…

Women’s Wisdom

The Porter County Community Foundation will present Women's Wisdom - a forum for women by women on June 23rd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Valparaiso University's Harre Union. The program is a way to help give women the support they need to achieve their goals. Barb Young, president of the Porter…

Disney’s Approach to Business Excellence

On Tuesday, August 16th, the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce will bring Disney Institute to Valparaiso University's Harre Union. The one-day program will give business leaders the power they need to propel their organization forward by teaching the five most powerful lessons in business, less…

Fitness, Learning & Lots of Fun on Agenda this Summer at Perpetual Motion

The kids are out of school for only a few weeks and already they're bored, which means that you are starting to go a little stir crazy yourself. Well there's plenty to do in Valparaiso, especially at Perpetual Motion, 4711 Evans Street, where kids not only get to keep busy this summer, but t…

Giving Back

John and Wendy Gates, owners of Culver's, with locations in Schererville and Valparaiso, have always made community involvement part of their business environment, for both the company and all of their employees. Ever since they opened their doors they have been finding new and creative ways…