Jona Robinson
Annual Hobart Tree Lighting brings Christmas to town
Like a scene straight out of Dr.Seuss’ “Whoville”, hundreds of Hobart locals braved the cold to kick-start the holiday festivities with Hobart’s 16th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The event was free to all, featuring carriage rides, pictures...
Read MorePortage EDC Annual Meeting Highlights 2024 Growth
Portage Economic Development Corporation (EDC) hosted its annual meeting, on Wednesday, November 15. This year's meeting recapped all the growth of Portage and shared its prospects for the upcoming year, including introducing new business and...
Read MoreVeteran Spotlight: Dr. Robert Shankland, DDS
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Robert Shankland moved to Valparaiso with his family at the age of 11 and has lived there ever since. After graduating from Valparaiso High School in 1959, Shankland went on to the University of Michigan to get his...
Read MoreHobart’s Halloween Party in the Park kickoffs Halloweekend Fun
Halloweekend in Hobart’s LakeFront Park was in full effect on Saturday, October 28. Close to 1,000 region locals came out to celebrate Halloween in the park. This event was open to all locals and surrounding community residents for a safe, fun, and...
Read MoreTeam Chevrolet hosts 73rd Annual Winamac Old Auto Club Car Show
Team Chevrolet of Valparaiso hosted the Winamac Old Auto Car Club’s (WOAC) 73rd annual car show October 7. The chilly weather didn’t stop people from coming to see these hot rods of history. There were around 70 cars that filled Chevrolet’s...
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