When Lynn DeLaurentis began her career with Harley-Davidson 11 years ago, her family and friends questioned the decision and drastic change in her career. After moving back to the Region and having difficulty finding a job in her field,...
In a normal time, the Whiting Parks & Recreation Department hosts events for the community, something Superintendent Adi Cruz and her team are looking forward to bringing back as well as highlighting the beauty the city has to offer. For Cruz, a...
Marsha Henson documents important dates, notes from doctor’s visits, and notes from her cancer treatments in various notebooks and calendars she has kept since her diagnosis in 2017. She recently flipped through them for the first time in a couple...
If this past year has taught us anything, it’s that emergencies can happen at a moment’s notice. If and when disaster strikes, a quick and efficient emergency-response system is vital for a city to notify and protect its citizens. For residents...
When the first Club in the Region opened in Gary in 1954, it was the start of an organization that would continue to grow its roots throughout Northwest Indiana. Now with nine Clubs from East Chicago to Cedar Lake to Chesterton, Boys & Girls...
When Lindsey Harlow, a Northwest Health – La Porte charge nurse, began her nursing career in South Bend back in 2002, she quickly found a place where she excelled: the ICU. “I felt like I found my niche,” Harlow said. “When I’m...
While softball season has officially begun for high schools, universities, and amateur leagues throughout the Region, South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (SSCVA) is gearing up for its own Region-wide softball event later this summer. In...
While many volunteer opportunities target young people to build experience and knowledge for their lives and careers, United Way of Porter County knew the spirit of service and volunteerism does not solely live in the hearts of young people. The...
Near the entrance of the Good Samaritan Store is a large crucifix hanging on the wall. The crucifix—featuring a crucified Jesus and adorned with flowers—stands watch over the shop as it has for 51 years. According to Donna Nicholson of the Ladies...
