Carly Kwiecien

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop School is out, and summer is well underway. To most, summer brings times of relaxation. It gives children of all ages time to play outside, play games inside, work and travel....

The La Porte Jaycees kicked off La Porte’s Independence Day celebration with their 69th annual 4th of July parade, which hosted over 50,000 parade-goers. The parade, that stretches from Al’s East to Al’s West along La Porte’s main drag, is...

Take a look around you. Analyze everyone in vicinity. Examine the setting and take it in. Everything costs something, and that “something” is a sacrifice, a war or maybe even a life. These rights were far from free - they were earned by the men...

There is no better way to celebrate America’s independence than by sitting in the blazing sun on the main drag of La Porte on the Fourth of July, alongside thousands of fellow community members. Parade-goers are decked out in red, white and blue,...

Behind a person, stands all of their knowledge, principles and accomplishments. The impact a single person has on their community can be tremendous. The impression they leave can be felt by hundreds, if not thousands. Blue Chip Casino’s Assistant...

La Porte Sauers Buick GMC loves and appreciates each and every one of their customers year-round. From the moment a customer first walks in the door, they are welcomed with a warm handshake and smile. This week, their customers are being welcomed...

Summer is about exploration - it is a time where one can travel through an unfamiliar aspect of life and learn more about it. It is an opportunity to discover new music, while one may also enjoy their favorite musical hits. It is a season where there...

He has spent his entire life in La Porte, and there is no other place he would rather be. It is his home – the only place he has ever known. From childhood to the present, Steve Bernth has proudly been serving his community. After graduating from...

Like a mosaic, there are certain components in one’s life that are brought together to form a much grander meaning. For Joanna Witulski, communication is the masterpiece that unites her with both the deaf and hearing communities. “Communication...

On Friday, May 29, the weather was peaceful and the sun was shining in La Porte County. But in the neighborhood of the La Porte County Public Library, something spooky was happening. The Ghostbusters were there! The library's main branch put on an...