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...
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A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Marty Briggs
This week's La Porte County Life in the Spotlight, Marty Briggs, was born and raised in La Porte County. It was here where his passion for teaching was inspired by various teachers he had throughout his time as a student. Briggs went on to Anderson...
Read MoreA La Porte County Life In The Spotlight: Sandy Gleim
Sandy Gleim has not always lived in Northwest Indiana. She grew up in Central Illinois, but eventually job choices brought her to Northwest Indiana. The environment from the two areas is not much different, but one thing Sandy really likes about...
Read MoreA La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Rachel Noll
With the fall weather upon us, many seniors are realizing that their time in high school is slowly coming to an end. For some, this realization might lead to frantic attempts to make these last few grading periods count. For one La Porte High School...
Read MoreA La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Bob Long
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...
Read MoreA La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Brandy Witherby
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...
Read MoreA La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Kate Luce
This week’s La Porte County Life in the Spotlight features Kate Luce, a senior at La Porte High School. An active student, Luce is a Co-Editor-in-Chief of the school’s newspaper, the Slicer Newsroom, and is on multiple academic teams including...
Read MoreA La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Emily Graves
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...
Read MoreA La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Maureen Guse
Maureen Guse has lived in Hanna in La Porte County her entire life. She currently works as a Veterinary Technician and Assistant at the Morthland Animal Clinic and has worked there for over 22 years. She previously worked in the floral industry for...
Read MoreA La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Riley Charlesworth
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...
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