Sam Malkowski

Nearly 40% of U.S. adults have not had a check up with their dentist this year. NorthShore Health Center is taking initiative to bring these numbers down for the state of Indiana. With funds from a Delta Dental Foundation grant, they were able to...

In August of 2016, Deb Richardson began a new job that would provide healthcare to the staff of the Portage Township School system. She was proud to be a part of something that would further the wellness of her community and echo the foundations of...

Despite a few scattered showers, FirstLight Home Care showed their determination to reward their team, who sacrifice their time for the needs of others, during their annual Employee Appreciation Day. “They work hard,” said co-owner Jim Alex. “I...

Amber Zimmer has grown from an avid summer camper to a Healthy Living Director under the YMCA roof. The Y’s culture of group problem solving and commitment to healthy lifestyles are both ideals that Amber shares and strives for in her community....

Neighbors' Educational Opportunities Adult Education (NEO) is finally at the end of their move and can focus on what they do best: molding Northwest Indiana residents into educated, productive members of society. The town of Portage was there to...

This week’s La Porte County Life in the Spotlight, Riley Charlesworth, was already a farmer, a businessman, and a philanthropist before he even finished college. His sweet corn stand, “How Sweet It Is,” enables him to donate extra produce to...

Back to School season is a much different experience when you are headed to college. If you are a student at Indiana University Northwest the return to campus is made that much more exciting by the administration in the Student Activities Department....

August 26, 2016 was the 76th anniversary of the first televised major league baseball game. It was the 25th birthday of the Linux operating system. It was a celebration of Chester Incorporated’s 35 years in the technology industry. “35 years in...

For the 50th birthday bash the administration of Renolit invited leading members of the La Porte community over to their home on Boyd Blvd. Like any good host they served food, gave tours, and provided entertainment. They even had a gift to give the...

It is a proud moment when a region company announces a $15 Million expansion project and the creation of more than 100 new full time jobs. The August 24th groundbreaking of the Polycon Industries expansion was a personal victory for its executive...