Being an educator means dedicating your life to helping others grow and nurture, forever expanding their knowledge, and yours. For Kate Villafranca, teacher and stay-at-home mother of four, this was no different. After teaching both fifth and sixth...
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A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Chelsea Whittington
From being the spokesperson for her siblings to convince their mother to get McDonald’s for dinner to becoming the CEO of her own PR firm, C Whitt, Chelsea Whittington has always had a way with words. Persuasive ability and great communication...
Read MoreA Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Jona Rivera
Not many people are able to merge two dissimilar interests into one career path – but for Jona Rivera, stumbling upon Indiana University’s (IU) media law and management track was everything she had been looking for. “I knew that the Media...
Read MoreA Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Andrew Concepcion
At the early age of 12, Andrew Concepcion and his friend picked up a pair of clippers and began giving each other fresh, new haircuts. What first started out as a hobby eventually blossomed into a career. “Finances at home weren’t exactly in a...
Read MoreA Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Ryan Shelton
Ever since he was old enough to play Little League, Ryan Shelton has yearned for a life in sports. However, it was when he pursued higher education that he saw athletics as a possible career option instead of just a passion. After orienting his...
Read MoreTaste of Crown Point Conquers the Rain, Returns to Bulldog Park
Despite the rainy weather conditions, Crown Point community members poured into Bulldog Park, exhilarated for yet another year of Taste of Crown Point. The opening night of the two-day event was enlivened by small businesses and restaurants from all...
Read MoreBoys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana throw annual golf outing for donors and sponsors
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana hosted its annual golf outing at White Hawk Country Club on Thursday. With about 212 golfers attending the fundraiser, the Club provided its donors with a buffet lunch just before the...
Read MoreA Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Ali Bishel
Sometimes, it just takes a moment of clarity and pushes in the right direction to forever alter one’s career path. For Ali Bishel, that moment resulted in her pursuing nursing. It wasn’t until a friend of hers was admitted to a hospital...
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