Ameila Kowalisyn

The Hobart Summer Market has returned this year, and its growth, coupled with the addition of movie night, has developed the Festival Park area into one of The Region’s premier destinations for food, fun, and family events on Thursday evenings. “We love …

Officer Bryan Poradzisz is a detective in Schaumburg and resident of Portage, a husband, and a father to a sweet little girl named Gabriella. Poradzisz attended South Suburban College in Illinois where her received his associate’s degree and then went on to …

What is your purpose in life. Is it to help others, to raise strong and kind children, to establish a successful business? That is the question that a group of friends have been asking themselves and why they decided to find a way to help others who are …

Blue skies, warm weather, and a collection of beautiful classic cars are waiting for you today at the car show and family fun day, presented by the Hobart Chamber of Commerce at Elks Lodge 1152 in Hobart. Lisa Winstead, Executive Director of the chamber, is …

Michelle Cherry lives in Portage with her husband and son and works endless hours to help support premature babies and their families in our community. Cherry is the NICU nurse manager at Community Hospital in Munster and is no stranger to what families go …

This week’s Spotlight is the bright and cheerful Mary Beth Meyers of McColly Real Estate. Mary Beth was born and raised in Union Mills and knows La Porte County like the back of her hand. If you’ve ever met Meyers, you know instantly that she not only …

If you’re looking for a family friendly and fun way to start your weekend, make sure to stop by the Chesterton European Market. There is a variety of food that entices you the minute you step out of your car. There is always fresh hot coffee, produce is …

If you live in Valpo or the surrounding area, you’ve probably heard of Rusthead Design. Steve and his business partner Eric Jones have created custom t-shirts for many businesses, events, and organizations in our area, including the Popcorn Fest and the …

This week’s Life in the Spotlight is very someone who has devoted 34 years to the Portage community. Detective Dennis Meyers has been with the Portage Police department since day one of being an officer and works hard every day to keep the people of Portage …

From her internships in college with non-profits, working at the United Way during graduate school, and now having been a part of the Boys & Girls Club for 20 plus years, Alison Martin says that her attraction to community projects and helping is in her …