Laurie Wink

DeNita Ton, community services director for the Salvation Army in Michigan City, had a dream when she was a pre-teen that foreshadowed her life’s work. “I dreamed that hundreds of people were in front of me and they were all hungry,” she said....

Amanda Freymann of Beverly Shores and her business partner Joan Sommers of Chicago recently received the prestigious 2012 Boston Globe Horn Book Award for Non-Fiction for their book, Chuck Close: Face Book. Freymann and Sommers signed copies of...

“Historic White House Christmases” is the theme of this year’s holiday tour at the Barker Mansion, the turn-of-the-century home built by millionaire industrialist John Barker. The Barker family gave the historic property, located at 631...

Having turned 80 on Nov. 9, Mary Lou Linnen has reached the enviable point in life at which, she said, “I have done everything I wanted to do.” Heading into the next decade, her plan is “to become more eccentric and do whatever I want to do. I...

Maggi Spartz, President of the Unity Foundation since its inception in 1992, is responsible for the growth, management and finances of the philanthropic organization. Under the banner, “A Power for Good,” Unity Foundation catalyzes social and...

As a member of the League of Women Voters for most of her adult life, Betty Lou Nault is committed to providing people with solid information about political candidates and issues and encouraging them to vote. Nault has been president of the La Porte...

Dave Sisk is a man on a mission. As the Manager of Community Engagement for the United Way of La Porte County, Sisk is committed to bringing in more than $1 million this year to support 22 United Way agencies that are providing more than 30 vital...

Area artist Kay Hartmann has combined creativity and personal commitment to heighten awareness of breast cancer with the interactive exhibit, “What’s wrong with this picture?” on display at Blink Contemporary Art Gallery, 1709 Franklin St. in...

Debbie King, president of the La Porte County Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors, was honored by the organization on Sept. 9 for her volunteer work. Since 2006, she has contributed more than 2,000 hours to help build 20 Habitat houses in La...

Michigan City’s Washington Park is a mecca for adrenaline junkies who enjoy taking advantage of the brisk wind and kicked up waves on Lake Michigan to surf, bodyboard and kiteboard. Conditions on Saturday attracted aficionados from the Chicago area...