Life in the Spotlight

Jennifer Helton, a lifelong resident of Jasper County, Indiana, has dedicated over three decades to Belstra Milling, climbing the ranks from part-time work to vice president. “I’ve seen a lot of changes over the years. When I started with...

A Crown Point native and graduate of Calumet College of St. Joseph, educator and community leader Brian Pillar has dedicated his life to giving back to those around him. More than two decades ago, his passion for basketball evolved into a love for...

While Vincent Ranola is tackling auditions on the West Coast, his roots remain in Northwest Indiana, where he grew up surrounded by music, movies, and sports, along with the comfort and security of his loved ones. “My dad recently sent me a picture...

For Amy Turley, education has always been more than a career—it is a lifelong passion rooted in her hometown of Hobart. As the principal of Liberty Elementary School, she brings a deep commitment to fostering student success and supporting teachers...

For Taki Floutsis, education advocacy is not just a profession — it’s a personal journey. As the Regional Organizing Director for My School Options, Floutsis is dedicated to helping Hoosiers navigate Indiana’s educational landscape, ensuring...

Anthony Cioe, a marketing student at Purdue University Northwest, is gearing up to graduate this December. Alongside his studies, he’s been captivated by the world of film, particularly with the recent release of “Unsettled.” The film tells the...

What’s recently happened? On Saturday, February 1, the Whiting High School (WHS) Science Olympiad team competed in the Regional competition at Indiana University Northwest. There were teams from schools all over the area who came to compete....

The Olympic Karate School in Hobart has emerged victorious, taking home a first-place win at the State championship competition held on December 14, 2024, at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne. For John “Sensi John” Nemtuda, the...

Brendan Kerrick and his childhood friend Anthony Cioe have turned their shared passion for filmmaking into an internet sensation. Both marketing students at Purdue University Northwest, they have conjured shrieks and squeals from nearly two million...

Living out the Boy Scouts of America's (BSA) promise “to help other people at all times,” Kaiden Santos, a dedicated member of BSA Troop 45 in Crown Point, Ind., has achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Scouting....