At the heart of every community, there are small businesses that promote the local economy, support families of the neighborhood, and create a vibrant and diverse culture. Northwest Indiana is certainly no exception. With a hearty history of small...
For many people, buying their first home is a one-of-a-kind experience that they will remember for the rest of their lives. Excitement, nerves, and a sense of accomplishment fill the room as the final paperwork is signed. For Tracy Bergstrom of...
As an employee of American Licorice for many years, Steve Walters of La Porte knows a thing or two about sweets. American Licorice Company, a candy manufacturer right here in the Region, prides itself on being about more than just great tasting...
Behind every thriving city, there are passionate, dedicated workers who add life and vibrance to the community. In Valparaiso, Holly Taylor is the perfect example. As a Deputy Clerk for the Treasurer Payroll in Valparaiso’s Clerk-Treasurer office...
When Ken Elwood looks at his hometown of Portage, he sees a community bursting with the same qualities that his mother personified in Elwood’s childhood: toughness, passion, and grit. “I’ve always loved the Portage community. It’s a tough,...
For many children of the Region, the most exciting part of the holiday season is the moment when Santa finally appears at the end of the parade of the Duneland Chamber of Commerce’s Hometown Holiday Celebration. On Saturday, the holiday spirit...
With over 23 years at the City Council of Portage, Elizabeth Modesto demonstrates how hard work, unwavering determination, and a love for the community can make all the difference. From childhood, Modesto had a close look at the remarkable effect...
Those who have stopped by Blackbird Café in downtown Valparaiso in the early hours of the morning may have met Greg Gavagan, a 68-year-old retiree who frequently stops by Blackbird with a flag in his hand and a story to share. Though he faced a...
For Dawn Tasher, there are few moments sweeter than watching a child understand a new concept. As the owner of Montessori Academy of Valparaiso, Tasher feels honored to see these moments in the young children that attend the school. “I absolutely...
The City of Hammond came together on Saturday morning to honor the Region’s veterans during the 5th annual Veteran’s Appreciation Day Parade. “We’re the Region’s only Veteran’s Day parade,” Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. said. McDermott...
At the heart of every community, there are small businesses that promote the local economy, support families of the neighborhood, and create a vibrant and diverse culture. Northwest Indiana is certainly no exception. With a hearty history of small... 
