Of Notoriety: Dunes Summer Theatre’s 74th anniversary Sunday celebrated with sold-out ‘Misery’
When Dunes Summer Theatre in Michigan City reopened after the pandemic in 2021, it was a slow return to attract cautious audiences.
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Valparaiso unveils new playground designed for children of all abilities
On Friday morning, Melissa Schick and her 37-year-old son Mark, who is a proud athlete and participant in the annual Special Olympics competitions, joined more than 200 gathered for Valparaiso...
From the Farm: Mint farm tours return for next weekend’s 48th Annual Mint Festival
We have a pantry drawer file at our farm filled with assorted heirloom recipe cards, pamphlets, menu booklets and kitchen keepsakes.
Of Notoriety: Newspaper columnist turned TV commentator Gary Deeb dead at age 79
Before the proliferation of the internet as a change factor for the media landscape, newspapers, television and radio reigned supreme.
City council approves $117M bond request to assist Valparaiso University plan for financial rescue
The Valparaiso City Council agreed to be the gateway for struggling Valparaiso University to have access to up to $117 million in bonds.
From the Farm: Chef-turned-food columnist Barbara Rolek dead at age 75
In my 35 years writing about recipes, I’ve shared the same newspaper page as various food columnists, including newsroom desk neighbors.
Of Notoriety: ‘Rumors,’ free Beyond the Blonde and ‘Misery’ this weekend
Entertainment news from around the region
Of Notoriety: Tina Turner tribute concert on tap with NWI Symphony Orchestra
Themed as “Pops Closer: The Music of Tina Turner,” the May 2026 concert salutes music icon Turner, who died at age 83 in May 2023.
Erika Watkins gets another term to Valparaiso School Board, this time representing the city
Erika Watkins returns to the Valparaiso School Board now representing the city while John Peluso takes her spot for Center Township.
From the Farm: Memories of early newsroom days of ‘Women’s News’ and ‘Lifestyles’ departments
I always preferred to write about travel and entertainment, which meant I was assigned to features, the past “Women’s News Department."