Elise Sims

If you have a sweet tooth and need to feed your sugar cravings, you will find a scoop of confection heaven at Whihala Ice Cream in Whiting, Indiana. The decadent menu includes soft serve treats, homemade ice cream, slushies, funnel cakes, paletas,...

First Trust Credit Union has continued its mission to help members and the community at-large with a $15,000 donation to The Salvation Army of Michigan City. First Trust Credit Union has branches in Michigan City, La Porte, Valparaiso and...

After less than two years of construction, Pulaski County’s $5.5 million renovation project of the Justice Center is nearly complete and is expected to come in under budget. Pulaski County Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan...

John Thomas’ email signature includes an Irish proverb that reads, “Laughter is brightest in the place where the food is good!” For the past 31 years, Thomas has worked for Life Care Center of Valparaiso as the director of Food and Nutrition...

Portage teens are getting involved in their city, lending their voices and their perspectives to activities, events, and upcoming projects. The Portage Youth Commission provides young people with a formal role in the city's decision-making through a...

Bargain hunters have a new place in downtown Winamac to rediscover, reuse, and repurpose vintage, retro and nostalgic items. The Abandoned Treasures thrift store is one of the most recent additions to the Market Street lineup. Stores such as...

Seniors have a special place where they can socialize while engaging in activities geared towards health and wellness courtesy of their hosts at Valparaiso Parks and Recreation’s Banta Center. Helen Ramones and Wendy Riggle serve as the Banta...

Valparaiso resident Jed Leifson said that serving in the U.S. Army as a nurse for more than a decade made him a more compassionate person and helped to ensure sweet success in his career. Leifson was born and raised in Utah. He graduated from...

In La Porte County, we live, we work, and of course, we play. In 2022, we found time to sing along at concerts, grab tickets to festivals, celebrate holidays like the Fourth of July, Halloween, and Thanksgiving, attend theatre productions, and...

It’s not everyday that you get to sit down with a cancer survivor, a military veteran, a change-maker in the community, or a thriving high school student and get a look into what it’s like to live in their shoes. By sitting down with the members...