Beth Ireland

Picture a senior living center... You’ll see they need skilled activities or social services directors. See that addiction counseling center? They need qualified addiction counselors. That local youth program needs well-trained individuals who can...

For more than 110 years, the La Porte County Family YMCA has been a positive force in shaping happy, healthy communities. They’ve seen it in the smiles of children, the wonder of babies’ faces when they swim, the tears shed by seniors who have...

So, you’re working from home for the time being. Of course, it’s great. The commute is super short, your pet is happy, and yeah, it’s casual Friday every day (And let’s be honest, sometimes it’s more than casual. PJs, anyone?) In...

When you have a last name like Ireland, you get pretty into all things Irish. Second to Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day is my favorite holiday. Whether it’s feasting on corned beef and cabbage or wearing green from head to toe, I’ve been known to...

If you need something fixed at Porter Regional Hospital, just ask for “Big Daddy,” or Jerry Scott as he is more formally known. Scott, a maintenance technician at the hospital, is ready to lend a helping hand, almost always with a side of...

Spring is on the horizon, and for many homeowners it’s the perfect time to tackle those lingering home renovations. The upcoming Northwest Indiana Home & Remodeling Expo March 14-15 is the best two-day event to jump-start your Spring to-do...

We all know that nicotine addiction is real, and smoking is bad for health. So imagine how stressful it might be for a mother to make that life change to quit when she becomes pregnant. In fact, according to the Indiana State Department of Health...

Having a happy and healthy community is important, and part of that is providing safe spaces and needed resources for youth. Horizon Bank cares for its local communities and the programs needed to help the quality of life for some of the youngest...