Shelley Jones

1 week ago | chicagotribune.com | Shelley Jones

A commitment by Indiana Dunes Tourism to work with its regional tourism counterparts and local communities is going well as reported in Thursday evening’s State of the Indiana Dunes 2025 presentation. Christine Livingston, CEO of Indiana Dunes Tourism, shared the stage with leadership from both Indiana Dunes State Park and Indiana Dunes National Park.

2 weeks ago | methowvalleynews.com | Shelley Jones

Nothing says spring like an Easter Egg Hunt. This year’s Methow Valley event on Saturday, April 19, will be held (rain or shine) at a new location on the Sean McCabe Trail at the Liberty Bell High School campus. Ample parking is available in front and behind the high school. Winthrop Kiwanis Club, Twisp Valley Grange and Ulrich’s Pharmacy will again host the free event. Key Club members will be offering their services where needed.

1 month ago | methowvalleynews.com | Shelley Jones

Bryan and Regan Putnam have long held the belief that strength training is a positive path to improving overall health in many ways including building strength, increasing flexibility and boosting mood — thus a sustainable way to enhance quality of life. With these beliefs in mind, the Putnams set out to build a facility in their hometown of Twisp that would offer full-service strength training and a wellness center to folks in the Methow Valley at an affordable price point.

Dec 24, 2024 | chicagotribune.com | Shelley Jones

Starbucks baristas shut down the store at LaPorte Avenue and Silhavy Road in Valparaiso at noon on Christmas Eve in an attempt to bring the coffee behemoth to recognize the only unionized store in Valparaiso. It was one of 500 stores staging walkouts nationwide.

Nov 27, 2024 | methowvalleynews.com | Shelley Jones

New business offers range of personalized convenience servicesThe Local Concierge (TLC) is the brainchild of two local businesswomen, Julia Apffel and Samantha “Sam” Kollmeyer. Their new business provides personalized home services to give the “gift of time” to part-time and full-time locals and visitors who come to the valley for recreation, relaxation and rest. Their motto: Let us get it done so you can have fun.