Kayla Belec

Two of the most prolific homegrown companies in the area, Hartman Global Intellectual Property Law and Urschel Laboratories, Inc., have been faithful partners to each other for nearly 15 years.  While the companies found their roots in Porter...

For Ivy Tech Community College Valparaiso and one of its many successful graduates, a fulfilling full-circle moment arose from the unexpected shift in this spring semester.  With this year’s graduates unable to participate in a typical...

While graduation season looked different for everyone this year, students such as Ruhani Sharma are approaching the future with excitement. Having just graduated from Purdue University Northwest (PNW) this spring, Sharma is already looking ahead to a...

When Sandra Grimm was about 11 years old on a road trip in New Orleans with her family, she stumbled upon a stack of Archie Comics.  “We found a creepy little antique shop covered in dust and stopped in. I found a stack of old Archie Comics,...

Region schools up their content game during the season of e-learning. From coaches providing their athletes with home workouts to students uniting virtually to show some serious school spirit, the past few weeks have curated an entire new style of...

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:...

In downtown historic Francesville, a hub of activity promises delicious food, one-of-a-kind home goods, and community-focused purchasables. Montgomery Mercantile was established in 2018 as a fresh incentive for locals and visitors alike, and since...

Close your eyes and think of the first four restaurants you want to visit once the pandemic restrictions begin to lift. Chances are, you pictured each restaurant’s signature signage (in addition to your favorite meal). For instance, I’m craving...

Making the leap into a new city or a new job can be daunting, but Jordan Snider took both transitions in stride. It helped that role was a welcoming one. About  2 1/2 months ago, Snider became the administrative assistant for La Porte Economic...

Experience is the greatest teacher, and students in the Building Trades class at La Porte High School (LPHS) can attest. Before the COVID-19 pandemic caused Governor Holcomb to issue a stay at home order to the state of Indiana, the class had its...