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Hazel-Atlas Company founded in 1902 in Washington, Pennsylvania, produced a “milk glass” line of containers, including holiday eggnog cups in the 1950s featuring the lyrics for the song “Jingle Bells” on the backside of each cup. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

From the Farm: Holiday eggnog recipe dates back to 17th century and Washington’s nod for nog

December 27, 2024 at 3:36 p.m.

For as long as I can recall during my 54 years on this planet, holidays at our family farm have always included my mom serving eggnog during the holidays from...

Columnist Philip Potempa, a 1992 graduate of Valparaiso University, captured this campus cold weather portrait photo, with the snowy VU Chapel of the Resurrection as a focal point, while on his way to teach journalism classes on Jan. 16, 2018, while serving as an adjunct instructor. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

Of Notoriety: Valparaiso University students will welcome new year with tuition increase

December 24, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

I’m a proud alum of Valparaiso University, as I’ve mentioned often in my columns and on my radio shows.

City Administrator Bill Oeding addresses the Valparaiso City Council on Nov. 25, 2024, alerting that $1.6 million in surplus funds from planned paving projects could be used by the Valparaiso Street Department in 2025.

(Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso Council members question impact of $1.6 million paving underspend on bonds

December 22, 2024 at 11:53 a.m.

What appeared to be favorable news of “underspending” by the Valparaiso Streets Department in 2024 for overly-optimistic street repairs generated spirited discussion among the Valparaiso City Council at Nov. 25...

The lofty three-story original Daly house and property, lower right, which served as a hotel, saloon, and family quarters of Owen Daly, was a destination in San Pierre along the Monon railroad through town as pictured on a 1911 postcard. (San Pierre Historical Society/provided)

From the Farm: Mary Daly passing is final bank chapter for a small town history

December 20, 2024 at 2:41 p.m.

I joined my parents in February 2023 for the funeral of our family friend Peg Daly, elementary school teacher of long tenure and also a pillar of prayer for our...

Valparaiso Community Schools Superintendent Jim McCall, left, and Chief Finance Officer Jim Holifield explained details of the 2025 schools budget at the Oct. 14, 2024, Valparaiso City Council meeting before the City Council unanimously passed the $101 million 2025 school budget. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso Schools nearly $101 million budget ready for 2025, 3.1 % raises included

December 19, 2024 at 4:13 p.m.

Valparaiso Community Schools Superintendent Jim McCall and Chief Finance Officer Jim Holifield are ready to lead the January start of the new year with an approved $100 million 2025 budget...

The Wilde Twins met orchestra leader Bob Crosby in 1940 after the sisters made their Chicago Palmer House debut in the Empire Room on New Year’s Eve 1940. (Palmer House Photo Archive)

Of Notoriety: Hollywood actresses ‘Wilde Twins’ made Michigan City their home

December 18, 2024 at 3:56 p.m.

Earlier this week, I had my annual “end-of-the-year” financial portfolio meeting with Michael Kosteskie, my longtime Edward Jones financial advisor in Valparaiso.

“Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet” features an international ensemble and continues across the country for the 32nd annual North American tour in 2024 produced by Talmi Entertainment. (Talmi Entertainment/provided)

From the Farm: ‘Nutcracker’ holiday tale delights, traditional and the Joffrey as reimagined

December 13, 2024 at 4:24 p.m.

It took me two decades but in December 2008, I finally attended The Joffrey Ballet's iconic “The Nutcracker,” just in time for that 21st anniversary run of Chicagoland's most popular...

Actress Arlene Henry-Hinkle plays Mary in “The Twelve Dates of Christmas” at Chicago Street Theatre, which is closing the weekend of Dec.14, 2024, with scenes of the good, the bad and the ugly of Mary’s dozen courtships throughout a year. (Chicago Street Theatre/provided)

Of Notoriety: Final weekend for Chicago’s ‘Twelve Dates,’ with Santa’s breakfast and Four Winds Holiday Cirque in spotlight

December 12, 2024 at 2:41 p.m.

Entertainment news across the region

Of Notoriety: New book by local journalist explores impact of Harvard Professor Litvak and Soviet Union

December 11, 2024 at 3:50 p.m.

This week I spoke with retired Post-Tribune newsroom colleague Mark Taylor, a long-familiar byline for Post-Tribune readers.

Nestled amidst the picturesque peaks of McLouth and Disciples Ridge at Boyne Mountain Resort, SkyBridge Michigan continues lit with 200,000 twinkling lights through Feb. 28. (Philip Potempa/for Post-Tribune)

From the Farm: Boyne Family Resort’s history now includes a Michigan SkyBridge

December 18, 2024 at 4:03 p.m.

It’s been years since my last time skiing, a sport I learned late in life. I’ve traveled with pals for getaways to ski the slopes of both Utah and Colorado.

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