Sam Malkowski

On a very special night before the Valparaiso Memorial Opera House’s production of The Wizard of Oz, the cast invited a special guest to their warm ups: the world’s biggest Oz fan. Ryan Gagliardi and his mother got VIP treatment, a prop from the...

“Everything in my life is a story.” Robin Surber was eager to answer questions about her life as a Northwest Indiana resident and after a few anecdotes it was easy to see why: Robin’s story is one of hard work and inspiration. Every...

Starting a business is an intimidating prospect that many people think they must pursue on their own. Entrepreneur James Flynn is bringing a new concept to La Porte: a co-working space where freelancers, accountants, or anyone who uses office space...

The Porter County Visiting Nurse’s Association starts off every year with an award dinner and a presentation on what members can expect for the following year. On February 22, 2015 they gathered at the Old Town Banquet Hall in Valparaiso Indiana....

Austin Holland is an extraordinary guy with the humbleness that comes from being raised in a small town. The people around him are eager to help him through a rough patch in his life and he counts that as a blessing rather than a reward. At just 23...

During the first week of February, students all over Northwest Indiana came to La Porte High School to see the La Porte Service League’s 83rd annual play. It is a tradition that began in 1934 as a way to inspire young minds. Children are the...

Nanda Danitschek took her first breath in La Porte and has grown to be a larger part of the community ever since. In her time in "The Maple City," she has raised funds, facilitated social conversations, and enriched lives all over town. “I see the...

For three years the County Line Orchard has been hosting a Big Barn Beer Fest to raise money for charities in the area. Tickets sold out January 23rd, the morning of the event, at 1200 attendees. To see more photos from this event, click here! Guests...

January could freeze our streets and our cars but it could not touch our hearts. Winter is a time to celebrate! The La Porte Parks and Recreation Department organized a series of seasonal events and projects and dubbed it: Winterfest. Every citizen...

As a child, Candice Silvas probably never expected to be Michigan City’s City Council Representative of the 2nd Ward. It is that same humble beginning that gives her the insight and kind heart necessary to be a great leader. “Statistically, I...