It’s time to get out and get connected with your community, and Northern Indiana is providing you plenty of opportunities! Whether you’re looking to hit a live show, discuss art, reminisce with your friends, or just spend some time outdoors,...
Donald A. Girouard was raised in southern Louisiana. His family’s spread out between there and Arkansas. His father was a truck driver, so he moved from place to place as a kid. He did wind up going to high school in Alexandria, joining the United...
What’s recently happened? For students at Morgan Township High School (MTHS), January was full of exciting events, from Homecoming to various academic and sporting competitions. Photo credit to Wes Bucher Homecoming (HOCO) took place on January 11...
What’s recently happened? After a six year hiatus, the Penn High School Talent Show made its return on Jan 22. Over 200 people gathered in the Center for Performing Arts to watch 14 student acts, consisting of: comedy, singing, rock bands, spoken...
What’s recently happened? The Chesterton High School (CHS) Girls’ Swim and Dive team competed in the Duneland Athletic Conference (DAC) Championships on January 18. The teams traveled to Valparaiso to compete in the event, and both the swim...
For nearly half a century—since 1980—the law firm of Harris & Welsh, subsequently Harris Welsh & Lukmann, has been representing the Town of Chesterton and protecting its interests. Mike Harris founded the firm in 1965, Bob Welsh joined it...
For 25 years, Dee Dee Gerber has been a dedicated educator within the School City of Mishawaka. As an English teacher and instructional coach at Mishawaka High School, she brings a deep passion for literature and writing that traces back to her own...
Portage native Tina Vaclavik has found her passion for helping others through her work in nursing. Currently working at Methodist Hospital’s Gary location, Vaclavik has spent almost three decades in the field and absolutely loves what she does each...
Brendan Kerrick and his childhood friend Anthony Cioe have turned their shared passion for filmmaking into an internet sensation. Both marketing students at Purdue University Northwest, they have conjured shrieks and squeals from nearly two million...
Dr. Kim Scipes of Purdue University Northwest has lived a life defined by transformation, advocacy, and commitment to social justice. From his humble beginnings to his influential career as a global labor scholar, educator, and activist, Scipes has...