Life in the Spotlight

I received an email with some nominations for our La Porte County Life in the Spotlight series the other day. One of the names, Kristen Patterson, stuck out to me. So I gave her a call and… read on below to find out more about this week’s Life in...

Nestled just north of U.S. 20 in rural Galena Township sits a farm where the peace and tranquility of rural life is abundant. On this farm, you will find a man who has directed some of Hollywood’s biggest names. He is this week's La Porte County...

Deb Townsend moved from her home state of Iowa to settle in Indiana seven years ago and has been thankful for all the accomplishments and milestones along the way. In Iowa, she received her art education certification for grades K-12; however, she...

Andy Neal, Chairman of the United Way in La Porte County, has served his community for 6 years on the Board of Directors. Neal coordinates all of the board’s operations and also guides many dedicated individuals to make a difference in their...

Paula Griffin is quite simply an all around awesome woman. She is not satisfied living a cushy life and thrives on adventure. Griffin is one of the area’s longest standing female radio hosts, not to mention one of the area’s most beloved....

Bob Schaefer has achieved so many great successes throughout his life and still continues to serve his bustling community. As President of the Long Beach Town Council, Schaefer’s purpose is to be a chief administrator, representing those who live...

As member of the Michigan City Summer Festival Committee, Mike Hale does a wonderful job upholding plans behind the scenes and also attends many great events in the Michigan City community. Depending on what is needed, Hale takes part in many...

Dave Hack represents his community in various ways and continues to be an inspiration to those who he serves. Living in Michigan City for most of his life has really helped him keep track of how times have changed and what new, positive happenings...

Arturo Pozos is a stand up guy. He balances running his own all-fresh bakery, raising a family, and serving on multiple boards with a smile and a laugh. His bakery, Arturo’s Baked Goods & More, is a Michigan City favorite that has grown from a...

Marty Corley has dedicated his life to keeping his longtime home of Michigan City safe. Everyday he wakes up and heads to the Michigan City Police Department to serve his community. His job can be testing, dangerous, and exhaustive, but Corley would...