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History takes flight over coffee: Book review of “Early Aviation in Porter County, Indiana” by Cinda Urschel

History takes flight over coffee: Book review of “Early Aviation in Porter County, Indiana” by Cinda Urschel On a recent morning at Blackbird Café in Valparaiso—my go-to place for good coffee and even better conversations over the last 16 years—I was sitting with Bob Urschel, chatting about hobbies, local history, and our families’ shared interest in...

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The Importance of Protecting Medicaid in the Budget Reconciliation Bill

The Importance of Protecting Medicaid in the Budget Reconciliation Bill In the latest session of the Indiana State Legislature, an important bill, the Hospital Assessment Fee (HAF) Redesign, was passed. This bill provides significant Medicaid relief for Indiana hospitals and improved access to care for Hoosiers. The bill...

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New Book Captures the Entrepreneurial Spirit and Values-Driven Leadership of Hospitality Industry Icon Bruce White

New Book Captures the Entrepreneurial Spirit and Values-Driven Leadership of Hospitality Industry Icon Bruce White Documentary film version to launch later this year Forty years ago, Bruce White founded White Lodging in 1985 in Northwest Indiana with a single hotel and built the company into one of the largest and most respected hospitality companies in the...

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Destination: Along the South Shore – Building a Region Where People Want to Visit, Live, and Work

Destination: Along the South Shore – Building a Region Where People Want to Visit, Live, and Work This editorial was originally published in the NWI Times on 5/4/2025. It has been republished here on behalf of the South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority. The South Shore has always been a region of opportunity. But as we look toward the...

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Coach Seibert says farewell after 17 years with the Crown Point Bulldogs

Coach Seibert says farewell after 17 years with the Crown Point Bulldogs Editor's note: We celebrate the impact Coach Seibert has had on the Crown Point Community and Regional basketball. Congratulations on an amazing, legacy-leaving run. After much reflection and consideration, I have decided to resign from my position...

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Chuck Lukmann to leave the legal representation of the Town of Chesterton to his partners at HWL

Chuck Lukmann to leave the legal representation of the Town of Chesterton to his partners at HWL 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....

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Celebrating 12 Years at GreatNews.Life: A year of connections, growth, and gratitude

Celebrating 12 Years at GreatNews.Life: A year of connections, growth, and gratitude 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...

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