Jona Robinson

It’s not everyday that you get to sit down with a cancer survivor, a military veteran, a change-maker in the community, or a thriving high school student and get a look into what it’s like to live in their shoes. By sitting down with the members...

One Michigan City couple lets their love and faith in God guide them in their mission to better the lives of others. Major Rebecca Simmons and Major Dale Simmons have made it their goal in life alongside the Salvation Army to serve local communities...

A picture is worth a thousand words, and Michigan City local Kevin Harmon is documenting his love for sports and his community through his camera lens. Harmon came out of retirement to pursue his passion and is currently the sports information...

The passion for helping people has guided one local man’s life down every path he has taken. Samuel Rogowski is currently the human resource generalist at Northwest Health - La Porte. Rogowski said that this might not be ideal for some, but it’s...

It was as easy as one, two, three for one La Porte woman when it came to choosing a career. Edgewood Elementary Principal Kristin Smith had education ignite her core passion, and she hasn’t let the spark dim over the years. Smith was born and...

One Michigan City man keeps himself as busy as a bee. Mark Marz is halfway through his 40th year as a science teacher for Michigan City Area Schools. His day consists of teaching AP Chemistry and Physics, Honors Chemistry, with a few regular...

Steven Barnes had always wanted to be a pit crew mechanic for racers. His career, however, took a stop in education and it stuck. Barnes is currently the Automotive Technology Instructor at the AKS Career Center in Michigan City, a position he’s...

Veteran Daniel “Dan” Riordan works hard every day to make sure he can help guide and aid people on their journey. He is the Veterans Services Coordinator in Indiana University Northwest’s Office of Academic Success and Achievement Programs,...

After leaving the corporate world, Adam Konieczny and his best friend Tim Franke decided they could serve the digital marketing community better and set out to do so. Konieczny is now CEO and co-founder of Duneland Media.  “We were both just...

“Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” So goes the title of the classic Dr. Suess book. Whether it be by plane, bus, or car, and for Michael Noland especially, the train, the possibilities are endless here in northwest Indiana. As president of the South...