Amy Lavalley

Valparaiso

Senior Content Editor at Chicago Tribune

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Molley Lanham’s light continues to shine as second sister takes job as deputy prosecutor

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Amy Lavalley

They were tight growing up, the Lanham sisters. Separated by two-year increments, Lauren, the oldest, always looked out for middle sister Lindsey and Molley, the youngest, who tagged along with her older siblings wherever they went. Molley, then 19, was brutally murdered in rural Hebron six years ago with boyfriend Thomas Grill Jr., 18, when they met up with Conner Kerner of Valparaiso, then 17, for a drug deal that went awry.
Officials: Valparaiso University’s enrollment expected to grow in coming academic year

2 weeks ago | chicagotribune.com | Amy Lavalley

Though the timing isn’t right yet for solid numbers, Valparaiso University officials said during a Wednesday community town hall that they expect enrollment to tick up when the academic year begins anew in August. “I’m sure all of you are wondering what we are looking at for fall,” said Rosa Alvarado, the university’s new assistant vice president for enrollment.
Valparaiso University officials confirm art sale, ask city to serve as pass-through for $117M bond issue

3 weeks ago | chicagotribune.com | Amy Lavalley

Valparaiso University officials came before the Valparaiso City Council Monday to explain their bid for the city to serve as a conduit for up to $117 million in general obligation bonds for some campus renovations and to refinance university debt.
Valparaiso University officials confirm art sale, ask city to serve as pass-through for $117M bond issue

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Amy Lavalley

Valparaiso University officials came before the Valparaiso City Council Monday to explain their bid for the city to serve as a conduit for up to $117 million in general obligation bonds for some campus renovations and to refinance university debt.
South Shore riders complain of late, packed trains; railroad considering 10% fare increase

1 month ago | chicagotribune.com | Amy Lavalley

The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District got an earful from a handful of riders Tuesday night at the last public hearing on a proposed 10% fare increase for South Shore Line passengers. The fare increase would be the first since 2018, the riders were told in the meeting at Hammond Public Library. Riders complained about packed trains and late trains, among other issues. “On top of doing away with the BOGO, you’re increasing the fare,” one rider said.
Status of Braurer Museum artwork slated for sale unclear as Moody's downgrades Valparaiso University's rating

1 month ago | chicagotribune.com | Amy Lavalley

A Valparaiso University spokesperson said Monday that the university has “made enough progress” in its plans to sell three cornerstone pieces of artwork from the Brauer Museum of Art on campus to move forward with planned dorm renovations. The exact status of the artwork remains unclear. “More information will be released to campus regarding some of the sale details in the coming days,” Michael Fenton said in a Monday email to the Post-Tribune.
One year after Dakota 'Levi' Stevens died in foster care, his family still struggles

1 month ago | chicagotribune.com | Amy Lavalley

Dakota “Levi” Stevens’ grave doesn’t have a headstone yet. His family had hoped to have one in place by the first anniversary of his death, on Sunday, but it won’t be ready until later this spring. On a concrete pad where the 10-year-old boy’s headstone will soon sit, his family wrote “We (heart) you” in blue and orange chalk. There’s a shark figure and a snail figurine, a nod to Levi’s love for sharks and bugs, as well as a small bug catcher.
Exploratory proposal to expand Valparaiso park off the table as property owners won't sell

1 month ago | chicagotribune.com | Amy Lavalley

Valparaiso will not continue to explore expanding Central Park Plaza downtown after Mayor Jon Costas said the owners of the properties adjacent to the park who would have to sell have decided to discontinue their talks with the city. In a statement sent late Thursday afternoon to citizens concerned about the proposal, Costas said he respected the property owners’ decision and the idea cannot be pursued further at this time.
Porter fraudster Donald Johnson to remain in jail without bond as he continues to seek an attorney

1 month ago | chicagotribune.com | Amy Lavalley

Donald M. Johnson will remain in the Porter County Jail without bond for another six months after a Friday hearing in which he told the court that he still hasn’t been able to find another attorney and the additional time will allow him to do just that.
Porter fraudster Donald Johnson to remain in jail without bond as he continues to seek an attorney

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Amy Lavalley

Donald M. Johnson will remain in the Porter County Jail without bond for another six months after a Friday hearing in which he told the court that he still hasn’t been able to find another attorney and the additional time will allow him to do just that.

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Amy Lavalley

Articles

Molley Lanham’s light continues to shine as second sister takes job as deputy prosecutor

Officials: Valparaiso University’s enrollment expected to grow in coming academic year

Valparaiso University officials confirm art sale, ask city to serve as pass-through for $117M bond issue

Valparaiso University officials confirm art sale, ask city to serve as pass-through for $117M bond issue

South Shore riders complain of late, packed trains; railroad considering 10% fare increase

Status of Braurer Museum artwork slated for sale unclear as Moody's downgrades Valparaiso University's rating

One year after Dakota 'Levi' Stevens died in foster care, his family still struggles

Exploratory proposal to expand Valparaiso park off the table as property owners won't sell

Porter fraudster Donald Johnson to remain in jail without bond as he continues to seek an attorney