Grace Bentkowski

Affordable housing, notable small businesses, exceptional facilities, and special events; when it comes to “Livin’ The Lake Life”, Mayor Tom Dermody wants residents to know that he’s setting new standards for the City of La Porte. “When you...

A charge nurse, program coordinator, mother, and lover of travel -- those are just a handful of roles Lori Bridegroom plays each day. Whether she is in her home, the hospital, or the community, Bridegroom is making her mark in La Porte County....

Thrifting treasures can be exciting, but the hunt makes it even more special. Lucky for Region residents, there are many stores to search, ranging from second-hand stores to hole-in-the-wall shops. Here’s our map of thrift stores around Northwest...

Portage resident Larry Darnell is committed to each aspect of his life. It started when he married his wife 53 years ago and moved to the area. Now, he's working with his wife to crush their weight loss goals through the nonprofit Take Off Pounds...

Art can consist of a multitude of talents and can be created on many different canvases, and self-made makeup artist Patricia Amber understands exactly what that means. What started as a high school hobby for Amber became her...

Valparaiso University has been phasing out the “old” and introducing the “new” with its revamped Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. According to the university’s website, “Valpo’s MBA program has made continual investments...

Entering her fourth year, Jamie Mullenhour at Knapp Elementary School is looking forward to supporting her students through another school year. As a counselor, being there for each and every student has always been her priority. “It’s vital for...

What started as teaching piano lessons out of her living room in 2014 has flourished into Kim Dale’s dream: the opening of Innovative Music & Arts, a studio in Valparaiso.  She began with one petite piano on wheels for her handful of...

La Porte High School Graduate Paul Brettin has grown greatly in the City of La Porte. Since January 2020, Brettin has served as police chief, but his roots in the La Porte Police Department extend much deeper than...

With CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana’s various projects around the Region, its employees are out on the job at homes, buildings, and other locations. As they plan, travel, and paint, who’s holding down the fort at their office in Crown...