Becca Wireman

What made 2021 so entertaining? It was theatre productions, annual festivals, community events, 5Ks, holiday celebrations, art shows, parades, and so much more. No matter the occasion, the Region knows how to keep the fun alive and bring people...

The features section on LaPorteCounty.Life is one of the most popular, giving you insight into some of the most incredible happenings in the area, including #1StudentNWI articles, Life in the Spotlights, Survivor Series, Leadership Life, City in the...

Teachers, neighbors, coworkers, family members, mentors, friends, coaches. Whoever the people in your life may be, they can always use a bit of encouragement and recognition for the difference they are making in others and in their community. We were...

In times of struggle, we can always turn to our community to be reminded of all the good happening around us. Throughout 2021, that community was stronger than ever. Whether it was grabbing a friend to run a 5K with you, appreciating front-line...

As businesses across the Region continue to make their mark, we are continuously given more and more great news to share with all of you. 2021 saw tons of growth and development across our communities, with countless businesses expanding and creating...

On October 9, MegaBeatles will be returning to the Memorial Opera House in downtown Valparaiso for the seventh consecutive year to provide timeless entertainment to the Valpo community and beyond.  The MegaBeatles group is formed from a...

On September 8, Center for Hospice Care held its 36th Helping Hands Awards Dinner. After a year of social distancing brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, this awards dinner was two years in the making.  “It was such a pleasure to see so many...

Julie West turned her nightmare into a force for good. In honor of her late son Jake, West fights for education, early detection, and awareness of undetected heart diseases in children because she knows Jake would have done the same.  In 2013,...

On September 18, Three20 Recovery will have its ninth annual Hooked on Art Festival in downtown Chesterton. The event, which runs 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., provides fun for the entire family while also raising awareness for a great cause. “Hooked on...

Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso US 30 Cruise Night has provided fun for local families, bikers and car enthusiasts throughout the summer. However, this great event could not have been possible without the dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors and...