Sarah Corn

Two-time breast cancer survivor Debbie Smiertelny was first diagnosed with the disease in the 1980s, at the age of 23. As a new wife and mother to two young children, her prognosis terrified her. Bravely, she faced a mastectomy and chemotherapy,...

The work that Peggy Banks does as a breast patient navigator at Porter Regional Hospital’s Center for Women’s Health is more than a passion— it’s personal. Banks, a registered nurse, welcomed those gathered for the hospital’s 5th annual...

When last we spoke with Rhame, Elwood, & McClure’s newest partner Attorney Scott McClure, he had just ascended to his latest position with the firm. Then, just over a year earlier, McClure had taken on the responsibilities as Porter County...

Steve “Beaver” Lopez has never been one to let obstacles slow him down. It’s how, at age two, he got his nickname.  “I used to chew on my baby crib,” he explained. “I ate one of the wooden bars so my parents gave me the name...

Think back to the last time you had to travel any distance— your daily commute to work, a business trip to another city, or a fun adventure to parts unknown. If your experience was smooth and pleasurable, even if there were hiccups, it’s probably...

In a tight game that came down to the last few minutes, the Crown Point Bulldogs managed to eke out a win on the road Friday night, besting the Portage Indians 22-16. The home team wore special jerseys, donated by the Army National Guard, to honor...