When I was a little girl, I had high career aspirations. I wanted to be a fashion designer, ice skater and mechanic. That changed as I got older, and eventually I settled for just going to college to do something that I loved. When I applied to...
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A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Janet Wartman
Relay For Life is an American Cancer Society event that honors those who have survived their battle with cancer and those who have lost their battle. Janet Wartman is the Community Manager for the Lakeshore Division of the American Cancer society and...
A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Tim Fealy
When we were kids, the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) would meet to discuss annual events our school would host, and the students were invited to bask in the festivities that our parents vigorously planned. But as students, we overlooked the...
A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Wendy Mis
Whenever I am checking out at a store, whether it be Hot Topic or Walgreens, I am asked if I would like to donate a dollar, or round up my total to help fund an organization. Sometimes I say yes, and other times I say no. Whenever I go ahead and...
A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Dan Buksa
When I was a little girl, my parents always spoke of how my late father served in the Korean War and of how my late great grandfather served in World War II. Being a kid, I never understood what serving in a war truly was. I knew that soldiers went...
A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Guy Seydel
As a child, I was a risk taker. I would always try to be courageous and brave, but I never considered the definition of either of those words. To be courageous is to not be deterred by danger or pain, to be brave is to be courageous. The day I...
A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: TJ Holsen
At 18 years old, I have moved eight times. Each move brought new faces, friends, and memories. But each move also posed a unique challenge. A community becomes something you depend on during these times. It’s a hope you will be able to seek solace...
A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: George Miga
The American Legion is a nationwide organization committed to helping veterans; it was founded in 1919. George Miga is the Commander of The American Legion Post 16, located in Muster. Miga served in the Air Force for eight years in both the Korean...
A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Mike Hackett
My biggest accomplishment in my 18 years of living would be being employed with the various publications I write for. As an aspiring journalist, the greatest gift one could give me is this. Meeting new people, and talking to them about their story;...
A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Josh Huddlestun
With last Tuesday being the deadline to vote, politics has taken over my school. Quite a few of my friends are working the polls, advocating for their candidate of choice and of course voting. And while the national elections are always talked about,...