Kyle Hovanec

For those who have seen the handy work of Steindler Sign’s projects, their craftsmanship and professionalism can be seen in all of their products. Along with their excellent professional staff, the Steindler Signs crew utilizes a series of...

1st Source Bank Regional President of the Valparaiso Region Matt Vessely wants to make a positive difference in everything he does. From his home life to his career and community, Vessely hopes that his desire to help others and make a difference can...

Kristen Baker understands the need to be needed, to have that feeling of knowing that those in need have someone there for them. As a member of the Boys and Girl's Club along with several other roles within the club, Baker's life mission is to be...

NIPSCO, in a joint effort with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) will work together to preserve nearly 1,630 acres of land. This plan hopes to focus on restoring public...

The United Way of Porter County held their annual Day of Caring at Valparaiso Nazarene Church, bringing over a thousand volunteers across Porter County and various organizations as they came together to help out in various projects across the...

Good vibes were all around as the 4th Annual Good Life Awards spent a few hours giving special recognition to some special people from all over Northwest Indiana. To see more photos from the event, please click here. “I made a bet six years ago...

Portage resident Dan Petreikis’ exploits as a “renaissance man’ have already been well documented but are only a fraction of his life’s total experiences. Dan’s thirst for knowledge and wanting to best serve his community have led him...

It's back to school time and that means new classes, new friends and new teachers. This is also the perfect time for students to learn about saving and fiscal responsibility and with assistance from 1st Source Bank's e-student checking account, young...

Adam Mindel, a lawyer who works for Rhame & Elwood has two simple goals when it comes to his life and career. He aims to help as many people as possible through the assistance of the legal system and to become well-rounded in his knowledge of the...

Strong communities comes from strong education. That is one of the core beliefs behind the Portage Township Education Foundation’s mission to help students within the Portage community. “We believe that communities are as good as their...