Kayla Belec

“I’m going to beat this.” That was the through-line of Jeff Winstead’s conversation detailing his journey with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Amidst a whirlwind of treatments, symptoms, and emotional ups and downs, that has remained his mantra...

A healthy workplace contributes to a healthy bottom line in any business. On September 13, Workforce Health hosted an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the redesign of its Valparaiso clinic. The event presented attendees the chance...

A big year for Valparaiso! The 40th Annual Popcorn Festival was a popping success! Every year, it seems that the tradition celebrating Orville Redenbacher gets better and better. The ValpoLife crew hovered through the action, ready to capture every...

For many people in the Region, Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana is the difference between remaining in their own homes and needing to relocate to a nursing facility or to spend more time in a hospital. The nutritious meal, welcoming visit, and...

Having a warm, knowledgeable staff is one of the many things that sets Vale Park Animal Hospital apart from other veterinarian clinics. Dr. Brent Lakia is the newest member on Vale Park’s team of doctors, but in a lot of ways he is a familiar face....

When is the last time you had your compressed air system looked at? Sounds like a loaded question, but an audit of your compressed air system can highlight the true costs of that system and identify chances to improve efficiency and reduce operating...

Purdue University Northwest is constructing a brand new building on the Hammond campus. The Bioscience Innovation Building will open in 2020. On Thursday, University officials, along with local and state representatives, celebrated the monumental...

Following an exciting groundbreaking ceremony for a new Bioscience Innovation Building on their Hammond Campus, Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invited new and returning students, faculty, and community leaders to a fall semester Welcome Rally. The...

Born and raised in La Porte, Mike Riehle knows a thing or two about how important it is to make his customers feel at home. As Commercial Loan Officer Vice President at Horizon Bank, Riehle feels an affinity for the closer ties to those with whom he...

For over 70 years, Chester Inc. has been redefining Architecture, Construction, Technology, and Agriculture. Everyone at Chester Inc. holds the belief that success is measured not only by growth, recognition, and the services offered, but by the...