City in the Spotlight

Barb Lusco is the harbor master at the Sammie. L Maletta Public Marina in Portage. Lusco has worked for the city since 2013. She is responsible for the day to day operations at the marina, which include assigning boat slips; ensuring safe operations...

The City of Portage is home to an interlocking web of neighborhoods that is well-known for its hospitality and welcoming atmosphere. It is no surprise that the city fosters a strong community within city hall as well. Community, teamwork, and...

Whiting. Ah, Whiting! What a fun place to spend the afternoon! Whether taking a casual stroll along 119th Street, perhaps stopping into Grindhouse Cafe for a quick cup, or maybe a cool iced treat from Whihala Ice Cream, Whiting offers a little...

What a long, strange summer it’s been! If you’ve been following along, each month we shine the spotlight on one of the amazing small towns that make up our incredible community here in Northwest Indiana. After a few months off, we resume our tour...

A short drive from Valparaiso, Michigan City or La Porte lies a small town with a lot of pride. Westville, Indiana takes up only a little more than three square miles, but is home to about 6,000 people - many of whom have been proud to call the town...

When entering the city of Hobart on U.S. 30, Old Ridge Road, 3rd Street or Indiana 130, passerbys are welcomed via signs that say “Welcome to Hobart: the Friendly City.” That moniker is a good indicator of the pride locals show. From the mayor to...

Portage may be known for their boats (at the Harbor), Bass (Pro Shops) and big screen (at the Portage IMAX), but in just a day’s time, visitors (and residents, too) will be able to find much more than the three B’s. The city is packed with hidden...

Marked as a city of “Hope and Progress,” East Chicago not only boasts a rich history, but has made strides in recent years to improve quality of life and lower crime. East Chicago is a bit of a “twin city” in itself, says Steve Segura, the...

Crown Point is known as the “Hub of Lake County” due to its centralized location and distinction as the county seat of an area that boasts some municipalities with larger populations. But it could just as well be known as the “Hub of...

Over the last three decades, the town of Dyer has clearly been on the rise. When Town Administrator Rick Eberly grew up in the town some three decades ago, the population was somewhere between 5,000 to 6,000 residents, but that number has more than...