This time of year beckons us all to go outside to see the beautiful fall colors and enjoy the warmer temperatures before winter arrives. The ideal place to enjoy the outdoors is closer than you think. Lake County Parks Department’s Lemon Lake is...
General Counsel for the City of Valparaiso Patrick Lyp might not be a native of Northwest Indiana, but he works for this community every day. Since 1997, Lyp has been serving on local boards and in positions that support the infrastructure and...
First impressions matter. Greetings matter. Justin Pfrommer, a service writer at Levin Tires’ Highland branch, knows this better than most. Pfrommer greets every customer with a smile, patience, and dedication to making their visit...
Changing careers, examining a budget, overcoming our daily obstacles -- it can be difficult. We all need trusted mentors and allies to point us in the right direction and give us the confidence we need to head that way. United Way of Northwest...
Supporting more than 18,000 residents throughout Northern Indiana, Kankakee Valley REMC is a not-for-profit cooperative providing member-consumers access to top-quality power sources. For some, this power comes from solar energy. Darrell Marks,...
Finding the perfect home can be tricky. Hoping to find that perfect location close to entertainment but with some quiet space to stretch out is harder and harder to come by in Northwest Indiana. Silver Oaks, a new neighborhood set to begin...
Eric Hanspard of Team Barber has one mission–to help beauty professionals see their craft as a visual art and a business. As an award-winning barber himself, Hanspard knows the ins and outs of running a successful business, and he doesn’t keep...
When you ask Alicia (Trina) Wilson about service, she immediately tells you about her time with the U.S. Army and Operation Desert Storm. In reality, Wilson has been serving for as long as she can remember. Wilson’s closeness with her family...
Small moments can suddenly turn into big ones. Trips can become broken bones. Hellos can turn into relationships. In June of 2014, Chrystina Mirabella had a small moment that changed her life. Mirabella was getting ready for bed, and calmly washing...
Adding to your family in any way is scary. Adding a new puppy without the proper training or support can be especially challenging. Melissa Carmichael of Vale Park Animal Hospital has been helping new pet owners adjust and support their...