Carrie Upchurch joined Teachers Credit Union (TCU) nearly seven years ago shortly after completing her undergraduate degree at IUPUI in Indianapolis. Upchurch got her start in the banking industry while still in college and was initially drawn to TCU...
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Merrillville High School Presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”
The Merrillville High School Choir proudly presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” held at the Reinhart Auditorium. The musical, based off of the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz, celebrated opening night on March 11th with...
A Michigan City favorite: Patrick’s Grille
If you are looking for a great spot for a bite to eat while visiting Michigan City, Patrick’s Grille is a local favorite that will not disappoint. Whether you are looking to stop for a quick lunch while passing through on US 20, or want to...
The Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Club Celebrates Largest Pancake Day in Club History
The annual Valparaiso Kiwanis Pancake Day took place on March 5 at the Porter County Expo Center. Held from 6:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., this year’s event is the Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Club's largest pancake day in club history. “Pancake Day is...
Surf Internet expanding fiber internet in rural Indiana
Surf Internet, a leading provider for Fiber-Optic internet access to homes and businesses across Indiana, plans to continue its expansion to underserviced areas this year. As part of their strategy, this past October they began the application...
A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Shana Robertson
Shana Robertson, the newly appointed Community Relations Director for Fair Haven Rape Crisis Center, grew up in Northwest Indiana and graduated from Purdue Northwest University in 2007. Robertson wanted to become a therapist when she graduated, but...
A La Porte County Life In The Spotlight: Sean McKiel
Sean McKiel, born and raised in La Porte, got his start working at county fairs at a young age. Every year, McKiel would visit the La Porte County Fair and sell newspapers. While he was walking around the fair, he had the opportunity to meet and get...
A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Carolyn Budig-Lipowski
Carolyn Budig-Lipowski relocated to Hobart less than year ago and has since found her passion in work and in a community that she loves. Budig-Lipowski, a teacher in the K2 room at Caring Heart, Open Arms Childcare and Development Ministry,...