Alayna Wilkening

At 21 years old, Nicole Uran decided she needed a change of pace – so she decided to quit her job as a cosmetologist and join the United States Air Force. “I really wanted educational benefits. I was a cosmetologist, but that really wasn’t the …

Water-soluble film manufacturer MonoSol currently operates seven facilities and employs nearly 800 people around the world, but its roots still lie in the heart of Portage, Indiana. “MonoSol is a Northwest Indiana headquartered global manufacturing company …

On Tuesday, May 31, Mayor David Uran delivered his final State of the City Address before finishing his 14-year career as the City of Crown Point’s mayor. Under Uran’s leadership, the city has seen major improvements in every aspect of its infrastructure …

Assistant Director of Health and Wellness Steffani Dranchak accidentally stumbled upon a career in healthcare when she needed a job at 18 years old. Though she didn’t know it yet, her experience as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) was the stepping stone …

On Friday, May 13, the District 1 Law Enforcement Council hosted its 21st annual awards ceremony honoring exemplary police officers within the district. The ceremony was hosted at Hard Rock Live in Gary, Ind., and attendees were invited to mingle, enjoy free …