Rebecca Libauskas

An ordinary morning turned tragic for Samantha “Sammy” Constantine, when she suffered a stroke and crashed her car into a tree. What followed for the Valparaiso High School student was a blur of hospitals, physical therapy, and pain. But two...

As a mother of three, a marathon runner, a Spanish teacher at Portage High School, and a world traveler, Natalie Krause is a role model for those in her life. “My students are the best part about my job,” Krause said. “I’m a teacher a...

“Slow down, don’t be so busy, and enjoy your children when they are young,” Monica Clark said. “That’s something important I’ve learned.” Clark is a loving mother who works at Flanagin’s Bulk Mail Service. The lifelong Valparaiso...

Theresa Buell is passionate about her career as a Special Education Teacher, serving students at Portage High School. She loves helping students find their path in life and watching as they follow their dreams. “Connecting with students and getting...

Joe D. Grossbauer helps to keep the web safe as a Security Analyst for GGNet Technology and is the Duneland Chamber's Volunteer of the Year, 2018. Through his career and volunteer work, Grossbauer is committed to bettering his community. “Data...

Hannah Hammond-Hagman spreads the power of art through education. As the Education Director for the Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City, Hannah uses her wealth of experience to share art with the hearts and minds of the La Porte County...

Nancy Detterline makes quilts and collects supplies for the needy. She does it all within her apartment at Miller’s Merry Manor, an assisted living center in Hobart. She was born and raised in Hobart, moved around the country, but returned to her...

Lisa Kusbel is passionate about enhancing Valparaiso through her work as the Director of Development at the Valpo Parks Foundation. This mother of three found her dream job after her adventurous life as a flight attendant ended. When Kusbel hung up...

Advanced Animal Medical invited the community to bring their pets on Saturday afternoon for a photo with Santa. Pet and Santa pictures are a beloved tradition that many pet families look forward to each year. It is a ‘purrfect’ way to welcome the...

The Extended Care Teams gave back to the healthcare community Thursday evening with their Annual Holiday Party at Abuelo’s. There were memories to be made among colleagues, all of whom deserved an evening filled with self-care, fun, and friendship....