Sam Malkowski

Eugene Matzat has always been a man of the land. Agriculture is a family tradition, his life’s work, and a passion close to his heart. “I grew up on a family farm in Starke County,” Gene said. “My father wanted his sons to come back [after...

The new Dworkin Student Activities Center at Purdue University Northwest’s Westville campus hosted this season’s Economic Briefing by Anthony Sindone and Eugene Matzat on October 25th. The briefing, put on by PNW, the Greater La Porte Chamber of...

As Americans, we are blessed to have so many heroes in our lives. From the soldiers defending our nation to the teachers molding our youth, there are a lot of people helping us grow strong and stay safe as a community. Have you ever wondered who is...

Most people choose their careers based on potential pride, satisfaction of life goals, and how much money it will accrue. La Porte County Life in the Spotlight Bob Long has a job that makes him feel good about himself. He has mastered the art of...

Brandy Witherby is not one to sit down and accept it when she hears bad news. She would rather walk to Conquer Chiari, and invite her community to join her. Chiari is a medical condition so rare that the average practitioner has to look up its...

Cookies for Soldiers is a non profit with an interesting backstory. Owner Emily Graves started the foundation when she was just six years old. It began with a simple question. Emily was nearing the end of her first cookie selling season as a Girl...

Lorie’s Lakeside Century is a Midwest bike ride that has been raising money for local charities for 27 years. Over the last six years, that focus has been on raising funds for the Visiting Nurse Association and the programs and services they...

Nearly 40% of U.S. adults have not had a check up with their dentist this year. NorthShore Health Center is taking initiative to bring these numbers down for the state of Indiana. With funds from a Delta Dental Foundation grant, they were able to...

This week’s La Porte County Life in the Spotlight, Riley Charlesworth, was already a farmer, a businessman, and a philanthropist before he even finished college. His sweet corn stand, “How Sweet It Is,” enables him to donate extra produce to...

Back to School season is a much different experience when you are headed to college. If you are a student at Indiana University Northwest the return to campus is made that much more exciting by the administration in the Student Activities Department....