Becca Wireman

Strack & Van Til is a staple in Northwest Indiana, and to give back to the community it serves, it recently hosted its Charity Golf Outing on August 18 at the White Hawk Country Club in Crown Point.  Strack & Van Til has an extensive...

One day Cindy Lopez called Merrillville Florist and Tea Room to purchase some flowers. Instead, she purchased the shop.  A Northwest Indiana native, Lopez had always wanted to own a flower shop. That dream became her reality when the...

Shakespeare lovers and novices alike had the opportunity to enjoy Shakespeare in the Park for free at Bulldog Park in Crown Point on Friday night. Thanks to the City of Crown Point, Gary Shakespeare Company was...

Managing finances and ensuring you are financially responsible can be confusing at times. Luckily, Teachers Credit Union (TCU) is here to help and guide its members to a secure financial future.  Director of Financial Wellness and Wellbeing at...

When a 33-year-old woman drove into Lake Michigan on July 28, Long Beach Deputy Marshal Tobin Babcock jumped into action. On what began as a normal day of traffic patrol, Babcock’s quick thinking and actions helped to save a woman...

Art Barn School of Art focuses on three main functions: education, exhibitions, and events. Located on a sustainability-focused farm, Art Barn provides a get-away for its community through art. Located in Valparaiso, Art Barn...

Jodi Mann-Bella has two passions: helping the older adults in her community and taking photos. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Mann-Bella works as a business development manager for Meals on Wheels of Northwest...