When you think of the holidays, what comes to mind? Some people imagine sleigh bells ringing. Some people imagine having family all together on Christmas Eve in front of a fireplace opening presents. But, some people imagine how they're actually...
Ryan McCormick
Snowed In
"The weather outside is frightful, and the fire is so delightful, and since we've no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!" These were the lyrics that were going through my head as I was driving through the snowiest conditions I have...
Kids Have a Ball at Downtown Holiday Party
As Christmas is inching closer and closer, kids' anticipation is rising as to what what the holidays will bring them. Downtown businesses in Valparaiso wanted to aid that anticipation by hosting a Kid's Holiday Party. Pikk's Tavern, rTrail Collective...
Supporters of Smoke-Free Legislation in Indiana Speak Up
We've all seen and heard commercials and other media that smoking causes cancer. We've all seen and heard that second-hand smoke can cause cancer as well. Now there are people who want to do something about it. The LaPorte and Porter County...
DUI Arrests Drastically Reduced Thanks to These Guys
On Thursday, December 9th, 2010, law enforcement officers from all over Porter County gathered to award and recognize each other's accomplishments in diminishing drunk driving across the county. The Porter County Drunk Driving Task Force, consisting...
Santa Claus Came to Town
Jolly Old St. Nick decided to make an appearance at the Harley Davidson store of Valparaiso. The elves at the North Pole must be working extra hard to allow Santa some free time. He must've had Mrs. Claus take over for him while was here. He came to...
How to Become the First Female Biggest Loser
"I was mesmerized," exclaimed Ali Vincent, the first woman to win the Biggest Loser in its fifth season. Vincent was describing her first time watching the hit reality TV show, and it would cause her to be catapulted into a massive life...
Top 25 Things I’ve Learned in 25 Years
It's amazing how fast time flies by. It just seemed like yesterday was the Popcorn Festival. I can't believe it's November! (As I write this, it's actually snowing outside as well.) I'll actually be 25 years old here in a month. How crazy is that!? I...
ROASTED!
With a clever and creative idea, the Portage Parks and Recreation Foundation hosted Portage's first ever Roast to benefit the Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk. For those who aren't familiar with such a term, it's not short for a hog roast or any thing...
Some Things Just Don’t Matter Anymore
As a born again believer in Jesus Christ (or Yeshua Hamashiach if you're using his Hebrew name), there are some things that just don't matter to me as much anymore. Think of when you were a kid. Some things really mattered to you. Getting to watch...