Donald A. Girouard was raised in southern Louisiana. His family’s spread out between there and Arkansas. His father was a truck driver, so he moved from place to place as a kid. He did wind up going to high school in Alexandria, joining the United...
Portage native Tina Vaclavik has found her passion for helping others through her work in nursing. Currently working at Methodist Hospital’s Gary location, Vaclavik has spent almost three decades in the field and absolutely loves what she does each...
Dress to the nines for Tri Kappa Iota’s annual gala Looking for an excuse to dress in your best this Friday? Tri Kappa Iota’s annual gala gives you the perfect opportunity! Taking place in Journeyman Distillery’s Valparaiso location, the gala...
Ashleigh Jett was born and raised in the small community of Lothian in Maryland. She came to Indiana after moving to Hammond around the time of her early teenage years. She graduated from Carmel High School near Indianapolis. She’s been a homemaker...
With 38 years in education, Bonnie Guest is a cherished mentor throughout Northwest Indiana and is known for her commitment to students, families, and the community. She has become a passionate advocate for children’s education, particularly in...
It may be cold, but fun things are heating up in Northern Indiana! From festivals and concerts to seed swaps and learning opportunities, events throughout the area are bringing you plenty of chances to get out with your friends, family, and neighbors...
What's recently happened? As 2025 starts, the new year greets Hoosiers with freezing January weather. While that should be expected from this area, the problems the cold weather causes don’t get old. Cars at risk of failures, limited hot water, and...
For Kara Thornberry, teaching was more than a career choice. From an early age, she knew that the classroom was where she wanted to be. She would often play "school" with friends and siblings growing up, eventually leading to her lifelong...
Despite its best efforts, the weather hasn’t managed to keep the fun out of Northern Indiana yet! With tribute bands, learning opportunities, and chances to get out into the snow, this weekend is set to be a fun one here in Northern Indiana! Take a...
For David and Debra “Deb” Pratt, teaching isn’t just a profession — it’s a shared passion that has defined their lives and careers at Purdue University Northwest (previously Purdue University North Central). Deb Pratt started her journey at...