Beth Ireland

For more than 110 years, the La Porte County Family YMCA has been a positive force in shaping happy, healthy communities. They’ve seen it in the smiles of children, the wonder of babies’ faces when they swim, the tears shed by seniors who have...

Margaret Espar boards a Paladin, Inc. non-emergency transportation bus, ready to be safely taken to her medical appointment. As she gets onto the bus, she sees a familiar face, her former coworker and friend, Patricia Finney. They lost...

So, you’re working from home for the time being. Of course, it’s great. The commute is super short, your pet is happy, and yeah, it’s casual Friday every day (And let’s be honest, sometimes it’s more than casual. PJs, anyone?) In...

When you have a last name like Ireland, you get pretty into all things Irish. Second to Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day is my favorite holiday. Whether it’s feasting on corned beef and cabbage or wearing green from head to toe, I’ve been known to...

Oo-la-la, there’s a new sandwich at Blackbird Cafe! Imagine you’re indulging in a French delicacy with the new Brie, Ham, and Pear sandwich. Can you guess what the main ingredients are? Fresh pears, sliced ham, and sweet brie cheese are layered...

In 1953, Percy Sloan was searching for a new home for his collection of art. His father, Junius Sloan (1827 - 1900) was a prolific painter who spent his life creating works centered on the midwest and the Hudson Riverbank. Percy held 260 of his...

When you’re a single parent, financial decisions loom even larger in your life. Stephany Leonard, Teachers Credit Union’s Valparaiso Service Center Manager, has been there. With her professional expertise and personal experience, Leonard offers...

A basketball game usually conjures up images of rivalry, the push and pull of each team striving to beat the other and take home the win. And while Friday night’s Whiting vs. Wheeler Township JV and varsity games were a typical night of basketball...