Beth Ireland

With the closure of schools and the continuation of the quarantine, many educators and local municipalities are finding a new way to spread some cheer and hope. From teachers on parade to Easter Bunny drive-bys, communities are showing a new way of...

Look for the woman in the red coat. For residents in Michigan City, Faye Moore is well-known for her community involvement, so much so that the coat has become a signature sight.  “I started wearing this red coat and people started noticing me and...

As a tray of kolaczki cookies is pulled out of the oven, the sweet aroma promising a taste of yummy goodness, a young Suzie Bigott hears the first whispers of her calling in life. She watches as her grandma and aunt cook and bake, learning their...

Right in the heart of the duneland shore sits Portage, Indiana. And while the city is still a relatively new one, Portage has a storied history in the area and is looking forward to a bright future.  The first European settlers came to the area...

A 50th anniversary, the golden anniversary, is a milestone for any relationship, but especially for the relationship that VNA of Northwest Indiana (NWI) has with the communities they serve. Over the last five decades, VNA of NWI has been building a...

In today’s world, one of the most frustrating things that can happen is to lose electric power. We’ve all been there, and we’ve all felt the sense of helplessness in waiting for the lights to come back on. While many of us want to believe that...

Ah, the retired life, a relaxed pace of living where you can do nothing but the things you love… until a quick look outside your window reveals the lawn that needs mowing and the gutters that need cleaning. There’s a place in Portage that can...

A pandemic doesn’t care about your legal needs, but the attorneys at Rhame Elwood & McClure do. Whether it is adapting to new ways of keeping in contact with clients or offering free consultations to individuals and small businesses during this...

Picture a senior living center... You’ll see they need skilled activities or social services directors. See that addiction counseling center? They need qualified addiction counselors. That local youth program needs well-trained individuals who can...