Methodist Hospitals values its employees, which is easy to see through its employee engagement and recruitment initiatives. In a typical year, Methodist hosts an employee service awards banquet that recognizes its dedicated and loyal staff for...
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A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Megan Fleeger
Some spend their entire lives searching for a job that is fulfilling, luckily Joy Coordinator Megan Fleeger found purpose with Safeguard Joy. Originally from the Chicago area, Fleeger moved to Chesterton in 2006 before moving to Hebron in 2014...
Porter County Triad Health Expo brings awareness to lifesaving device for seniors
After a year of social distancing, the Porter County Triad Health Expo took place on August 27 at Founders Square in Portage. Porter County Triad is a union of law enforcement, local seniors, and community...
Goodwill hosts Veteran Stand Down to support local veterans
On Friday, August 20, Goodwill held a Veteran Stand Down in La Porte to bring together and assist local veterans. The concept of a Stand Down was created during wartime to allow active military members a chance to rest and get any help or care they...
Strack & Van Til Hosts Annual Charity Golf Outing
Strack & Van Til is a staple in Northwest Indiana, and to give back to the community it serves, it recently hosted its Charity Golf Outing on August 18 at the White Hawk Country Club in Crown Point. Strack & Van Til has an extensive...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Joyce Russell
Joyce Russell has dedicated her life to telling others’ stories, and now her own story gets to be told. As a Northwest Indiana native, Russell has lived in Portage for 42 years. During this time,...
A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Cindy Lopez
One day Cindy Lopez called Merrillville Florist and Tea Room to purchase some flowers. Instead, she purchased the shop. A Northwest Indiana native, Lopez had always wanted to own a flower shop. That dream became her reality when the...