Elise Sims

Nowadays, financial wellbeing remains high on the list of priorities for many residents who are part of Northwest Indiana’s workforce. Allegius Federal Credit Union offers members in Porter, Lake, and La Porte counties a safe, secure way to grow...

One of the kindest, most caring things family members can do for their loved ones is to document their wishes concerning care and treatment during a time of incapacity. The Honoring Choices® Indiana – North Central initiative provides a forum...

If you are looking for a special place to host an event, you may want to consider the unique setting of the La Porte Civic Auditorium. Built in 1930, the historic structure was presented as a gift to the City of La Porte from local businessman and...

If you have a sweet tooth and need to feed your sugar cravings, you will find a scoop of confection heaven at Whihala Ice Cream in Whiting, Indiana. The decadent menu includes soft serve treats, homemade ice cream, slushies, funnel cakes, paletas,...

After less than two years of construction, Pulaski County’s $5.5 million renovation project of the Justice Center is nearly complete and is expected to come in under budget. Pulaski County Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan...

Portage teens are getting involved in their city, lending their voices and their perspectives to activities, events, and upcoming projects. The Portage Youth Commission provides young people with a formal role in the city's decision-making through a...

Bargain hunters have a new place in downtown Winamac to rediscover, reuse, and repurpose vintage, retro and nostalgic items. The Abandoned Treasures thrift store is one of the most recent additions to the Market Street lineup. Stores such as...

Valparaiso resident Jed Leifson said that serving in the U.S. Army as a nurse for more than a decade made him a more compassionate person and helped to ensure sweet success in his career. Leifson was born and raised in Utah. He graduated from...

Dena Lopez feels right at home at Methodist Hospitals Southlake after having spent a good portion of her life there. She was born at the hospital campus in Merrillville. Then, around 19 years ago, Lopez started her career there, working in the...

Looking for a way to serve while getting training for a future career, Marilyn Whitfield enlisted in the Army after graduating from high school in 1978. She completed basic training at Fort McClellan in Anniston, Alabama. Then, she was “on the...