Life in the Spotlight

Nicki Caylor has always had an active lifestyle, but suffering a heart attack while serving in the Army in 2009 gave her a chance to “take a look at what we do for ourselves every day,” and soon after decided a life devoted to fitness is what...

Sitting in his office, surrounded by family photos, Mark Francesconi looks the part of the confident and capable administrator. This is because Francesconi brings a wealth of knowledge to the table while serving in his third year as assistant...

From financial advisory to CFO to superintendent, Rande Thorpe, current interim superintendent of La Porte Community School Corporation, has been a jack-of-all-trades; however, of all the hats he has worn, Thorpe is starting to realize that his...

Michigan City has a vision to improve the quality of life of their residents and City Forester Frank Seilheimer plays a vital role in that mission. For the last seven years, Seilheimer has been the “tree guy” in the city by the lake - informing...

Every time I speak with Elena Lancioni I walk away with a smile on my face. She is such a pleasant young lady who is very giving of her time and always very upbeat. At age 18 she has been running more than 10 years! When asked who it was who got her...

Recycling has always been something Alicia Ebaugh, education coordinator for the La Porte County Solid Waste District, has been passionate about. But spreading the word about it’s importance was never something she thought she could make a career...

Educating the county’s youth in conservation and other environmental issues is paramount, and Nicole Messacar, education coordinator for the La Porte County Soil and Water District, has been at the forefront of that effort for the better part of...

Everybody has a story. Each on is different, and shaped by the other people's stories that play out around them. Radine Kretlow has a story, and page by page, her actions and ideas are helping to shape the lives of others around her as well as...

As NIPSCO’s Public Affairs Manager, Angie Nelson handles district relations in La Porte, Saint Joseph, Elkhart, Marshall, and Kosciusko counties; in addition to her responsibilities at NIPSCO, she also pays attention to the good she would like to...

Here is someone that many have heard of for this week’s La Porte County Life in the Spotlight. The last name can be found with the words “Sponsored By” or “Donated By” in front of it, and on large signs in front of well-known car...