Beth Ireland

From individuals to small and large businesses, taking advantage of responsible lending can lead to achieving dreams. Whether it’s buying a new car or expanding your business, having an expert banker who will work with you is important. At Purdue...

Staff and volunteers greeted community members with smiles at the food pick-up location in La Porte this morning. Throughout the pandemic, local schools and communities have been hard at work providing meals for students in need. Now that schools are...

One of the many advantages of being a member at First Trust Credit Union (FTCU) is their specialty accounts. From youth saving clubs to their senior Golden Apple club, the opportunities to save and earn are plenty. In addition to these unique savings...

Every first Thursday in May our nation’s faith-based communities come together to pray for the National Day of Prayer. In the city of Portage, this day has often been marked with a special Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,...

UPDATE: In the state of Indiana, Governor Holcomb has begun his reopening plan. We've updated this article to include some of the new terms being used but for more information on the new plan and phases, visit the website:...

There are angels walking among us, and we may not even be aware of them. At Paladin, Inc., people known as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) care for individuals who have developmental or physical disabilities every day, despite the COVID-19...

The long legacy of the YMCA can only be preserved through good planning and quality guidance, which often comes from its board members. Recently taking up the mantle to join the La Porte County Family YMCA top-notch board are a few new members who...

With the closure of schools and the continuation of the quarantine, many educators and local municipalities are finding a new way to spread some cheer and hope. From teachers on parade to Easter Bunny drive-bys, communities are showing a new way of...

Look for the woman in the red coat. For residents in Michigan City, Faye Moore is well-known for her community involvement, so much so that the coat has become a signature sight.  “I started wearing this red coat and people started noticing me and...