Donald A. Girouard was raised in southern Louisiana. His family’s spread out between there and Arkansas. His father was a truck driver, so he moved from place to place as a kid. He did wind up going to high school in Alexandria, joining the United...
Dr. Kim Scipes of Purdue University Northwest has lived a life defined by transformation, advocacy, and commitment to social justice. From his humble beginnings to his influential career as a global labor scholar, educator, and activist, Scipes has...
Dress to the nines for Tri Kappa Iota’s annual gala Looking for an excuse to dress in your best this Friday? Tri Kappa Iota’s annual gala gives you the perfect opportunity! Taking place in Journeyman Distillery’s Valparaiso location, the gala...
Ashleigh Jett was born and raised in the small community of Lothian in Maryland. She came to Indiana after moving to Hammond around the time of her early teenage years. She graduated from Carmel High School near Indianapolis. She’s been a homemaker...
What’s recently happened? When walking into the Porter County Expo Center for the Porter County Conference (PCC) Sportsmanship banquet, what immediately caught the eye of South Central High School’s Varsity Basketball teams and the cheer and...
In the quiet beauty of a Sicilian garden, young Marcello Marino first discovered the transformative power of food. As he watched his grandmother nurture her vegetables with care, he learned that cooking was a way to connect with the earth, with...
It may be cold, but fun things are heating up in Northern Indiana! From festivals and concerts to seed swaps and learning opportunities, events throughout the area are bringing you plenty of chances to get out with your friends, family, and neighbors...
What recently happened? The Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) recently announced the Rising Stars of the Indiana Class of 2026, recognizing students with exceptional academic performance and leadership qualities. La Porte...
Judy Gehrels, general manager of Uptown Social in Michigan City, brings a wealth of experience and a deep sense of community to her work. From her creative beginnings as a scriptwriter and drama team leader to her current role managing one of...
Despite its best efforts, the weather hasn’t managed to keep the fun out of Northern Indiana yet! With tribute bands, learning opportunities, and chances to get out into the snow, this weekend is set to be a fun one here in Northern Indiana! Take a...