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Porter County Courthouse in downtown Valparaiso has rich history
Many Porter County residents drive past the courthouse multiple times a day but may not realize the rich history that sits on the county seat of Lincolnway in downtown Valparaiso.
‘Not too cold’: Special Olympics supporters take the plunge at Valparaiso University
With temperatures around 30 degrees on Saturday, almost 100 brave Special Olympic athletes, coaches, students and community volunteers took the Polar Plunge at Valparaiso University.
Annual gardening show at Expo Center offers a glimpse of warmer days to come
Over 2,500 people came through the doors of the Porter County Expo Center on Saturday for the 19th Annual Gardening Show, sponsored by the Porter County Master Gardeners.
Ice fishing derby participants brave cold for sense of community, fun and camaraderie
A cold winter with days of freezing temperatures may not please everyone but it makes for great ice fishing.
‘Poses with ‘Possums’ offers chance to move, connect with nature and raise awareness
Downward 'possum might not be a traditional yoga pose but Shadow, Twig and Flapjack are trying to change that.
Gardeners get to work sowing native plant seeds for spring despite the snow
Close to 100 people lined up Saturday morning to participate in a donation-based winter sowing activity sponsored by the Valparaiso Native Plant Group. Visitors were able to leave the event...
‘I know that my mom would be proud’: Musical garden dedicated to late Valparaiso music teacher
Beloved music teacher Sherri Nord’s memory now lives in a musical garden bearing her name at Faith Lutheran Church on the north side of Valparaiso.
Rain does little to dampen Popcorn Fest
Once the all-clear was given by officials that there was no lightning in sight, Saturday’s 45th Annual Popcorn Fest in downtown Valparaiso kicked off with its array of events.
Dancers line up for fun at Hebron country music joint
A little bit of Nashville goes a long way for those who frequent DW's Junction 2-65 in Hebron, which claims to be the only live country music and line-dancing establishment...
Salvation Army’s archery program hits the bullseye for kids who participate
The Porter County Salvation Army Corp Archery program members are getting ready for a competition in three weeks in Marion, Indiana.