Is this week’s NWIndiana Life In The Spotlight a potential 2016 Olympic medal contender? Inspired by his teammates, family, and the support of the swimming community that surrounds him, it drives him to give his all, both at practices and meets and...
Pam Antonetti
Hundreds of Cyclists Show Support for Hospice of Calumet Area with 2015 Hospice Hustle
On Sunday morning, approximately 300 cyclists converged on the Lake County Fairgrounds to kick off the 11th Annual Hospice Hustle, hosted by Hospice of the Calumet Area. The event co-chairs, Dr. Gus Galante, and Bill Hasse, Hasse Construction,...
A NWIndiana Life in the Spotlight: Major Melinda Rayter
Major Melinda Rayter joined the United States Army on August 31st, 1999, at age 37. She works as a certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist both as a civilian and for the 909th Forward Surgical Team. Her motivation for joining the Army? “I’m a...
A NWIndiana Life in the Spotlight: Al Lockwood
Alan Lockwood comes from a long military lineage and considers his service, in comparison, insignificant to that of his father. It was only recently, and not until after his Father’s passing in 2011, did Alan Lockwood learn what a true hero his...
Listen to Your Mother 2015 Looks to Bring Together Voices About Motherhood
As Mother's Day and the excitement of the upcoming Listen To Your Mother event approaches, a gamut of emotion and thought consume me as I pause with reflection on all the moments of happiness, excitement, pride, love, and the occasional sleep...
Purdue University North Central Hosts Spring Career Fair Expo
On Wednesday morning, the LSF building was buzzing with excitement from both companies and students alike, as Purdue North Central held their 2015 Spring Career Expo. The 6th annual spring fair hosted 35 booths for companies seeking prospective...
A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Dale Ready
As the Northwest Indiana Senior Ride Captain for the Indiana Patriot Guard, Dale "Doc" Ready, is always on call. From his innumerable kind, selfless acts of generosity, time, and efforts, he stands guard ready to assist members of the military, law...
A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: John Gates
Although a man of few words, the impact of his philanthropy in the community speaks volumes. Meet this week's Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight, John Gates, owner of Culver's in Schererville. It wasn't until his successful completion of Law...
A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Celina Weatherwax
Celina Weatherwax, serving as a curator, volunteers her time working with a group of young professionals in Lake and Porter Counties. These volunteers, of different capacities and talents, meet to discuss ways to energize Northwest Indiana, with...
Online Identity Theft the Subject of Duneland Chamber of Commerce Sunrise Seminar
The Duneland Chamber of Commerce held their Sunrise Seminar on Thursday morning at the Riley's Railhouse Bed & Breakfast in Chesterton. As the attendees enjoyed a continental breakfast and conversation, Maura Durham, President of the Duneland...