Aubrey Thomson

In the chaos of life, finding ways to slow down, breathe, and give your brain a break from all of your obligations and activities can be difficult but well worth it. For readers across the globe, diving into a good book is the perfect “brain...

While all communities experience tragedy, the strong ones learn how to cope with grief, celebrate life, and elevate positivity. Following the passing of Toby Deweese after he collapsed at the Ideal Beach Triathlon in 2015, Ideal Beach...

To acknowledge and celebrate its agents for being the driving force behind McColly Real Estate’s operations and success, McColly Real Estate spotlights its top-performing agents as individuals and teams through its Annual Agent Recognition. This...

Up until 2024 when she switched to Surf Internet, GreatNews.Life Partnership & Office Coordinator Kami Tupiak had only one choice of internet provider for her home in North Judson. Having lived in North Judson for 14 years, Tupiak experienced the...

Given the success of Journeyman Distillery’s restaurants – Staymaker in Three Oaks, Michigan and Union Hall in Valparaiso, Indiana – the inventive hospitality staff created a new menu in January, adding many staples from one menu to the other...

With branches in Michigan City, La Porte, Valparaiso, and Wheatfield, First Trust Credit Union is easily accessible and has strong roots in Northern Indiana. This accessibility does not end with its ample locations, however. First Trust Credit Union...

Surf Internet CEO Gene Crusie was scrolling through Facebook when he came across a post from a local organization highlighting the urgent need for food donations. Wanting to make a difference, he brought the issue to his team, and together they...

Having just celebrated 65 years of business on New Year’s Eve in 2024, First Trust Credit Union operates on the basis of service and trust, building personal relationships with members (account holders) and putting their needs first. Serving La...

Community givebacks are First Trust Credit Union’s bread and butter, and during the holidays, this desire to do good in the community manifests itself in many different ways, varying from branch to branch.  “A very important part of the...