Alayna Wilkening
Thomas Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM’s Robert Heady: Salesman, people-person, hard worker
- By: Alayna Wilkening
- Last Updated: January 28, 2022
Robert Heady walks a mile in customers’ shoes so they can drive home in the perfect vehicle. Even in a year full of low inventory and a global pandemic, his hard work and dedication landed him the honor of being named Salesperson of the Year 2021 at Thomas …
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McAfee Animal Hospital celebrates 35th year of accreditation
- By: Alayna Wilkening
- Last Updated: January 27, 2022
For the staff at McAfee Animal Hospital, ensuring the safety and comfort of pets and people alike is the most important part of running a veterinary clinic. That’s why, for 35 years, McAfee has undergone an intensive accreditation process to ensure the best …
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A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Gene “AJ” Krout
- By: Alayna Wilkening
- Last Updated: January 26, 2022
As a NIPSCO employee, Gene “AJ” Krout never expected to have to detain an unruly individual, especially within his first week of work. When the individual got out of hand on the job site, however, Krout made the decision to step up and help an officer in …
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StoryPoint Chesterton caters residents’ living environment to personal interests
- By: Alayna Wilkening
- Last Updated: January 24, 2022
Moving into a senior living facility doesn’t have to be a difficult decision – especially when you have the team at StoryPoint Chesterton to guide you through the process and combat any feelings of loneliness or unease. “Making the decision to move into …
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A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Derrick Deck
- By: Alayna Wilkening
- Last Updated: January 19, 2022
Derrick Deck’s main mission in life is to give back. As a sheriff’s deputy and school resource officer, Deck’s day-to-day activities revolve around serving the community. “Being a police officer was something I’ve always wanted to do …
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A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Chloe Healy
- By: Alayna Wilkening
- Last Updated: January 11, 2022
At the first impression, it’s evident Chloe Healy has a strong passion for Christ. Her love of God led her to find HowToLife, a movement that focuses on spreading the gospel to Generation Z (Gen Z). After discovering that only 4% of Gen Z …
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Chicago Street Theatre plans a year full of comedy and romance
- By: Alayna Wilkening
- Last Updated: January 7, 2022
The Chicago Street Theatre rang in the new year with a calendar full of upcoming shows. There’s something for everyone in this year’s lineup, and the variety of themes are sure to entertain anyone that attends. The end of the school year is a fitting time …
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Valpo native Dug Ketterman’s career comes full circle on new skatepark design
- By: Alayna Wilkening
- Last Updated: January 7, 2022
It’s rare for a career path to take you back to your roots in a way as poetic as it did for Dug Ketterman, a Valparaiso native who now owns a design and rendering business in Beaverton, Oregon. Twenty-four years after designing the original “Flounder” …
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Porter County Expo Center staff prides itself on family environment
- By: Alayna Wilkening & Lauren Grasham
- Last Updated: January 5, 2022
It’s rare to find coworkers that feel like family, but at the Porter County Expo Center, the staff can’t say enough kind things about each other. There are only four full-time employees on staff at the Porter County Expo Center. Lori Daly serves as the …
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