Voices

Chuck Lukmann, for 45 years the Chesterton Town Attorney, announced his decision at the Town Council’s meeting Monday night, Feb. 24, to slow down and step away from his representation of town, as he begins to position himself for retirement....

The start of 2025 has been a whirlwind of excitement, connections, and incredible moments that have reinforced why I love what I do. From inspiring interviews to community events, professional growth, and personal challenges, this year has already...

Over the years, the Duneland Diamond Family has done a remarkable job of modernizing, rehabbing, and maintaining the baseball field in Chesterton Park, at the northwest corner of West Porter Ave. and South Fifth Street. In season you’ll be able to...

Dr. Amy Han and her family pledged to donate to the Lake County Forever fundraising campaign when they learned their donation would be tripled, thanks to a grant from the Lilly Endowment, and because they trust the Legacy Foundation, which is driving...

For nearly half a century—since 1980—the law firm of Harris & Welsh, subsequently Harris Welsh & Lukmann, has been representing the Town of Chesterton and protecting its interests. Mike Harris founded the firm in 1965, Bob Welsh joined it...

By KEVIN NEVERS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED DEC. 21, 2001, IN THE CHESTERTON TRIBUNE It’s 1968, and my father has just manhandled a Scotch pine through the front door, banged it into the living room, and with Clark Griswold’s finesse—but none of his...

By KEVIN NEVERS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED DEC. 24, 2002, IN THE CHESTERTON TRIBUNE My favorite scene in just about my favorite Yule movie, “A Christmas Story,” is the one set in Goldblatt’s department in downtown Hohman, Ind., the Depression-era...

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED TUESDAY, NOV. 24, 2015, IN THE CHESTERTON TRIBUNE Known to be delicious with stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce, turkeys are known not at all for their smarts, their problem-solving skills, or their decisiveness. A case in...

Founded in 2005, the Society of Innovators’ mission has remained simple: help drive entrepreneurship and innovation in Northwest Indiana by shining a spotlight on our region’s innovators. During the past 20 years, the Society has inducted...

Editor’s Note: One of our GreatNews.Life new media journalists, Anthony Hudson, recently gave a TedXGary talk at Indiana University Northwest. In the following article, Hudson reflects on his time leading up to and throughout the event....