Beth Ireland

On March 13, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana, along with many organizations across the nation, had to close their doors temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Club staff had to think quickly to find new and creative ways to continue …

From individuals to small and large businesses, taking advantage of responsible lending can lead to achieving dreams. Whether it’s buying a new car or expanding your business, having an expert banker who will work with you is important. At Purdue Federal …

Going to college is an exciting adventure for those who choose to take that route, but it can be expensive. Many students take out student loans and Teachers Credit Union (TCU) has some expert advice for those looking to take this next step.  “Becoming …

Staff and volunteers greeted community members with smiles at the food pick-up location in La Porte this morning. Throughout the pandemic, local schools and communities have been hard at work providing meals for students in need. Now that schools are closed …

One of the many advantages of being a member at First Trust Credit Union (FTCU) is their specialty accounts. From youth saving clubs to their senior Golden Apple club, the opportunities to save and earn are plenty. In addition to these unique savings …

“The good stuff doesn’t start to happen in a few months. It’s happening right now. These are the days I’ll look back on and miss,” said Jacqueline Ridge, who has learned to live in the moment and appreciate the here and now.  A …

When Valparaiso University (VU) students left for spring break, they didn’t realize they wouldn’t be returning for the rest of the spring semester. With the COVID-19 pandemic closing university campuses to students, staff and visitors, professors and …

When a business is looking to put down roots there are several things to consider and local economic development organizations can be of great help. In Portage, the Portage Economic Development Corporation (Portage EDC) has been working hard to provide …

It takes a lot of hard work and organization to run an office, and at the law office of Rhame, Elwood, & McClure, that hard work is done by Edna Elwood, Office Manager and Bookkeeper. But her work doesn’t end there. It filters into the community, too …

At Saint Paul Catholic School in Valparaiso, it’s more like a family and when the pandemic caused school buildings to close mid-March, the community worked hard to smoothly adapt to online learning while ensuring that students would continue to receive a …