The Dash

Written by Victoria Gresham | July 28, 2023 THE WINNIES What did Victoria Taylor, Florence DiTullio and Consuelo Poland have in common? One thing for certain is that they each shared a unique external trait. Victoria Taylor was born in California on September 27, 1902 to parents, Garcia Bustista and Sarah Veloz, both immigrants from…

Written by Victoria Gresham | June 30, 2023 The Z-Men of the Sea America’s history is laden with scars of battle and war. Over the years, countless men and women gave their lives to protect our country. They served in various capacities, some known while others not as much. One “forgotten” service was the United…

Written by Victoria Gresham | May 26, 2023 Memorial Day Origins Memorial Day once known as Decoration Day was observed to honor soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the Civil War. Decoration Day was a tradition following the Civil War where veterans would decorate the graves of the fallen soldiers. General John Logan, a veteran…

Written by Victoria Gresham | April 28, 2023 Healing the Sick Have you ever had an itchy throat or a constant cough that won’t stop? Catching that common cold often comes with battling symptoms of hoarseness and a sore throat. Being in the middle of a conversation to then whirl into an unexpected coughing fit…

Written by Victoria Gresham | March 13, 2023 When the Bell Tolls and the Whistle Blows The town clock struck six. The hustle and bustle of everyday people could hear the Catholic bell ringing in the background. However, there was one sound no one expected that resonated over it all. Twelve eye witnesses recalled the…

Written by Victoria Gresham | February 27, 2023 A Summer Silenced On the 200th day of summer in 1890, a devastating event occurred in Porter County. July 19th marked a Saturday that would carry a dark cloud in the blossoming City of Valparaiso. Three men gave their testimony to the dreary scene left in the…

Written by Victoria Gresham | January 20, 2023 Coroners Inquest of James Call, May 17, 1900 One spring day on Friday, May 11, 1900, James Vincent woke to begin his day as any other. However, on this particular day, things would be different. His usual chores on the Beach Farm located north of the City…

Written by Victoria Gresham | December 16, 2022 Gretna Green Cities in the United States There was a time when couples in the United States had the opportunity to wed without being restricted by certain marriage laws. Couples eager to tie the knot could hop in their car or ride the rails of a train…

Written by Victoria Gresham | September 2, 2022 One of the most successful lawyers in history was Marcus Tullius Cicero. He was a Roman statesman, war hero, scholar, orator and philosopher, who lived between 106 BC-43 BC. He made a career of the law and introduced philosophy to Rome, which transcended into the modern world.…