All of us strive for success in life, especially when it comes to our careers. When life’s daily stresses overwhelm us and prevent us from achieving success, we look for pillars of support. Meet Courtney Parthun, a La Porte community member who is...
Growing up, we all have certain mentors that find some way to touch our lives and give us guidance along the way. For many, these role models come in the form of coaches who give guidance about the sports they play. Inevitability, they end up...
Peggy Thomas has always had an innate desire to help children. A natural people person with a passion for education and changing children’s lives, she brought those values into her career and has had a tremendous impact on countless students...
A place’s history is a valuable and irreplaceable piece of its culture, telling the sacred story of origins that makes an area what it is today. While all history is precious, the origins of some places are undoubtedly richer than others. One such...
Children are often referred to as the foundation of the future. Their education is a vital tool that will shape them into the leaders and workers of tomorrow, and quality education has the power to change students’ lives. No one believes that more...
With the holidays over and the new year right around the corner, many people are embracing the common phrase, ‘New year, new me’ and the annual tradition of forming New Year’s resolutions. For many, that means tackling their physical health and...
Leigh Morris, current interim CEO of the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Northwest Indiana, has always strived to have a positive impact on the community over the course of his career. Morris grew up in Hartford City, a town of about 7,500 people...
The City of Whiting was very much alive Wednesday evening as community members came together to celebrate the newly erected Mascot Hall of Fame at the first annual FurTie Fundraiser. The night raised funds for the museum and showcased the building to...
Volunteers from all over Northwest Indiana joined together Tuesday evening to coordinate the La Porte Jaycee’s Deserving Children’s Shopping Tour. The event was held in the Community Building at the La Porte County Fair Grounds and impacts the...