Heading into college, Joshua Long planned on studying economics, however, he did not realize his career plan would change during his senior year at Purdue. “I went to Purdue for Economics,” Joshua said. “Going into my senior year I realized I...
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A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Jill Kim
At a recent convention, Jill Kim met her one of her heroes, Kathryn Switzer. In 1967, five years before women were officially allowed; Switzer was the first woman to run the Boston Marathon. At one point, the race director forcibly tried to remove...
Read MoreA NWIndiana Life in the Spotlight: Jonathan Wilson
Jonathan Wilson, a strong dynamic leader can be spotted supporting social justice issues locally, regionally and nationally. Born in Chicago on June 18, 1991, Wilson, the youngest of four, stands out when it comes to taking charge and blazing trails....
Read MoreA Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Jerry Davich
When Jerry Davich was attending his high school graduation ceremony at Gary Wirt High School, he noticed something odd about his diploma case. He asked the person sitting on the right of him to see their diploma, and then the person on his left....
Read MoreA NWIndiana Life in the Spotlight: Diane Gross
When Diane Gross first thought about opening Eco Chic, a high-end clothing consignment boutique in Dyer, she shared her idea with her younger sister Dawn. “Dawn was my biggest cheerleader! She was a cheerleader in high school and that talent stayed...
Read MoreA Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Stephanie McKinley
Help is all around us and in all sorts of people. You can find a helpful heart in Stephanie McKinley, this week’s Life in the Spotlight. Born in Calumet City, IL, McKinley attended Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights. She knew from an...
Read MoreA NWIndiana Life in the Spotlight: Evelyn Harris
Twenty years of accounting experience gave Evelyn Harris the skills and work ethic to excel as a Resource Development Associate with the Lake Area United Way for the past two years. Recently awarded as the 2015 Station Manager of the Year for her...
Read MoreA NWIndiana Life in the Spotlight: Becky Manis
When Becky Manis was in the fourth grade, her school had a special visitor. Little did she know then that the direction of her life would change from that day forward. The special visitor that day to Solon Robinson Elementary in Crown Point was...
Read MoreA NWIndiana Life in the Spotlight: Richard Morrisroe
Richard Morrisroe’s life has been filled with the strong desire to help others. From helping out Dr. Martin Luther King in 1964 to helping mental patients find safe and reliable care and shelter, Morrisore's daily drive to help others has not...
Read MoreA 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...
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