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...
Kevin Wallace grew up just an hour north of Columbus in Mansfield, Ohio. His undergraduate studies were completed at Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana, near Warsaw. Currently, he is the fourth-grade teacher at Central Elementary School in...
What’s recently happened? Crown Point High School (CPHS) welcomed its exciting new addition – The Bulldog Bistro. This cafe was officially open for business on December 3, 2024. The menu includes a wide variety of sugar-free teas, coffees, chips,...
Dress to the nines for Tri Kappa Iota’s annual gala Looking for an excuse to dress in your best this Friday? Tri Kappa Iota’s annual gala gives you the perfect opportunity! Taking place in Journeyman Distillery’s Valparaiso location, the gala...
Ashleigh Jett was born and raised in the small community of Lothian in Maryland. She came to Indiana after moving to Hammond around the time of her early teenage years. She graduated from Carmel High School near Indianapolis. She’s been a homemaker...