Beth Ireland

Motivation sometimes comes from the most interesting of places. For the students who take part in the United Way of Porter County’s Reading Buddies program, new motivation to read and learn is found from stuffed animals.  “Reading Buddies...

With a breath of relief, and maybe even a few tears, many parents watched their kids go back to school last month. School bags were packed full of pencils, erasers, markers, and many other supplies requested by teachers. The supplies sent along with...

Do you love the theater? Do you love a good “Whodunnit?” If you answered yes to these questions, then you really must go see The Mousetrap playing at the Memorial Opera House in Valparaiso from September 27 through October 13. Director John Rahe...

“Knowledge is power,” said Patricia Pompea, an attendee of Community Healthcare System’s Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders symposium on Wednesday evening. Newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Pompea was ready to arm herself...

It’s hard to believe Beatlemania and the British Invasion was over 50 years ago. Thousands of teens flooded stadiums, screaming at the top of their lungs, enraptured with new sound. And today, we have a new musical invasion-- K-Pop (Korean Pop)....

Are you looking for a way to lose those Thanksgiving calories before you eat them, all while supporting a great cause? We have the perfect solution for you! Sign up to run/walk the Valparaiso Turkey Trot. The annual Valparaiso Turkey Trot is...

Whether you’re an art lover or someone who just loves a fun day out, the Lubeznik Arts Festival is perfect for you. Strolling through the tents of arts and craft vendors, you get a good glimpse at the amount of creativity in this Region. From oil...

146 years. That’s how long Horizon Bank has been setting records, the latest of which is reaching $5 billion in assets. The first branch opened in 1873 in Michigan City under the name First National Bank. Now, 146 years later and with 76 locations...