Changing careers, examining a budget, overcoming our daily obstacles -- it can be difficult. We all need trusted mentors and allies to point us in the right direction and give us the confidence we need to head that way. United Way of Northwest...
Supporting more than 18,000 residents throughout Northern Indiana, Kankakee Valley REMC is a not-for-profit cooperative providing member-consumers access to top-quality power sources. For some, this power comes from solar energy. Darrell Marks,...
Maintaining and cleaning over 800 acres of land is no small feat. Creating spaces that are not only pristine but also welcoming makes that task even more difficult. That is exactly what the Valparaiso Parks Department maintenance staff does day in...
Anyone over the age of 55 looking for fun and activities doesn’t have far to look. Portage Township’s Bonner Center offers local seniors the opportunity to enjoy and participate in dozens of activities and events. For some, thanks...
Eric Hanspard of Team Barber has one mission–to help beauty professionals see their craft as a visual art and a business. As an award-winning barber himself, Hanspard knows the ins and outs of running a successful business, and he doesn’t keep...
When you ask Alicia (Trina) Wilson about service, she immediately tells you about her time with the U.S. Army and Operation Desert Storm. In reality, Wilson has been serving for as long as she can remember. Wilson’s closeness with her family...
Small moments can suddenly turn into big ones. Trips can become broken bones. Hellos can turn into relationships. In June of 2014, Chrystina Mirabella had a small moment that changed her life. Mirabella was getting ready for bed, and calmly washing...
In almost every town in America, there is a magical place. A place where everything is free, where the people are helpful, and where all your questions have answers. In Valparaiso, and throughout Porter County, that place is the library. As the...
Adding to your family in any way is scary. Adding a new puppy without the proper training or support can be especially challenging. Melissa Carmichael of Vale Park Animal Hospital has been helping new pet owners adjust and support their...
We all hope to find a career and work that we see as a passion rather than a job. Kevin Goebbert, Professor of Meteorology at Valparaiso University, is one of the lucky ones. For the last thirteen years, Goebbert has been living out his dream...