“I want people to feel like we’re worthy of having that kind of quality here,” said Julia Huisman, founder of HERE magazine, “For so long we’ve been told otherwise.” “I think we’re often portrayed as the negative space between Chicago...
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A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Norris Frederick
“I’m going to win the state champ in high jump,” Norris Frederick told his high school track team. And then…he did. In fact, Norris went on to become the most decorated athlete in Washington State history, all before he even started college....
Read MoreA Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Adra Young
“A lot of people will think ‘You were my social worker!’ I think I was your teacher, your friend, kind of like...everything,” Adra Young said. Young, a native of Gary, has helped youth across America with various issues regarding behavior and...
Read MoreA Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Danny Lackey
Danny Lackey is the Director of Diversity and Student Support Services at Merrillville Schools. To him, a life well lived is a life of service. He gives back to his community by listening and supporting students with an open heart. "We are social...
Read MoreA Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Nicholas Brown
For Nicholas G. Brown, the Superintendent of Merrillville Community School Corporation, shaping students to be the best and brightest is his greatest achievement. He strives to improve Merrillville and to make it the best community it can be. Brown...
Read MoreA Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Rich Koz “Svengoolie”
For nearly 40 years, Rich Koz has been delighting fans as favorite horror and hilarity host, Svengoolie. The local icon has entertained generations and provided laughter alongside some excellent horror classics. The role of Svengoolie may not have...
Read MoreA Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Frank J. Mrvan
North Township Trustee, Frank Mrvan, utilizes his understanding of the second largest township in Indiana by giving his time and talents to further improve it. The primary function of the North Township Trustee’s Office is to provide Township...
Read MoreA Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Joan Vith
One of the keys to every successful nonprofit are the volunteers supporting their mission, but they always need a little guidance and that is where volunteer managers like Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana’s Joan Vith step in. Born in Gary and...
Read MoreA Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Sarah Ellman
Sarah Ellman, owner and instructor at Sarah Ladybug YOGA, has always believed improving one person’s life improves others’ lives, eventually creating a healthy and loving community. Ellman has done so much for the Northwest Indiana community...
Read MoreA Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Patty Stovall
Patty Stovall is a baker, and that makes her familiar with making something from basically nothing. She is a master at putting ingredients together to create a final product that blows people away – and that’s not just her cakes. Stovall is a...
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