Jennifer Arzola

In the heart of Porter County, where democracy meets determination, Sundae Schoon, director of elections and voter registration, has been stirring up the perfect recipe for fair and accessible elections for over a decade. Schoon, who strongly...

Springtime is an ideal time to reorganize clutter and get the garden ready for summer. It’s also the perfect time to reexamine your finances and take steps to support you and yours in 2024.  For the first step, Jeff Sobieralski, director of...

Consistently finding and supporting projects that support economic growth through the Region, the Northwest Indiana (NWI) Regional Development Authority (RDA) recently commissioned a feasibility study for a potential Lake County convention...

A key fixture in Northwest Indiana since 1959, Strack & Van Til has always believed that providing for the community goes a long way. Through its Apples for the Students program, Strack & Van Til does just that.  Apples for the...

Jon C. Miller knows how important his work is as Porter County Chief Deputy Recorder. In fact, Miller and his team have taken great care to preserve and digitize all documents in their care.  As the Chief Deputy Recorder, Miller and his...

The City of Valparaiso has changed tremendously over the past 20 years. Since the Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) started in 1984, its members have been working tirelessly to promote and continue this change for the benefit of all...

Founded in 1969, Purdue Federal Credit Union has been supporting its members for the last 55 years. A local credit union that was created by members, Purdue Federal has achieved this important milestone through trusted relationships and a thriving...

911 Dispatcher Sandra Gallegos handles challenges every day. For over two decades, Gallegos has supported the people of Porter County as a key piece of the Porter County Government.   “I started in this field 27 years ago,” said Gallegos....

Featured image: Terri Sakelaris, center, is surrounded by her Community Hospital Diabetes Center team, from left, James Strain, RN; Tina Campbell, RN; Julie Mantis, CNS; and Laila Khani, Operational Assistant. Terri Sakelaris, a registered dietitian...

The City of Hammond and Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) have created one more reason to visit Hammond. Years in the making, the Gateway Station will improve not only rail travel but also allow for continued growth in the...