Sam Malkowski

As children, it was nothing to dream up a business and immediately open its doors. When we gave it up the next day for a last minute beach trip or the challenge of beating the neighbor kid’s bike to the end of the road, there were no consequences....

On April 12th NorthShore Health Center welcomed a new sort of patient through its doors. In an effort to soothe the fears kids have when visiting the doctor, children were invited to bring their stuffed animals for a round of check ups at the Teddy...

As president of The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 531, Jim Clarida believes in improving the quality of the lives around him. That is not limited to the men and women of his union. Before and after his election Clarida has...

Every year local government implements policies and creates change to improve the community for everyone. Their efforts often go unnoticed. That is why the La Porte Chamber of Commerce established an annual State of the City luncheon in conjunction...

Porter Regional Hospital was built to help people with medical needs and emergencies. This year they are hosting a series of health related seminars to service the community before it needs saving. The topic on Thursday, March 31st was 5 Things You...

Sue Cleveland’s dream is to one day run an art shop out of a barn on her property. For now, she inspires her students to create their own artwork as a teacher at Michigan City High School. Art has always been a part of Sue’s life but it was...

Reliable employment is the first step in achieving the American Dream. The City of Hammond wants its people to know their well-being and success matters. For 13 years they have collaborated with businesses all over the region to bring a Job Fair full...

TransPorte of LaPorte had something very important to celebrate on March 22nd. They held an Open House to include the community in a transition that will benefit everyone: The City of LaPorte would now officially run on propane. They were the first...

Mary Kintzele has been telling the history of the Barker Mansion for over 24 years. February 27th was her last day as the building’s tour guide, housekeeper, and doctor. It was a bittersweet day: the end of an era but the beginning of another piece...

Lisa Brown experienced a lot of changes towards the end of 2015. The charitable nature of her life meant that those new opportunities did not just affect her, but the people in her home and community. Lisa turned a passion for helping children into...