Claire Kenney

Buying your first home can feel like a rollercoaster of emotions, from excitement to nervousness, and maybe even a little doubt. That’s completely normal and the good news is you don’t have to navigate the process alone. Purdue Federal Credit Union is …

Amber Jones began her career with the Portage Township YMCA just a handful of years ago, in January 2022. Today, she serves as the organization’s youth development coordinator where she works with children as young as 2 years old through the YMCA’s …

Gary Searing, once known as the “Cornhole Board King” around La Porte County, is an avid woodworker. He’s also a dedicated family man and a long-time local to La Porte County. “I used to hand-make cornhold boards out of wood,” Searing said …

La Porte County local Cassie Caddell is very active and dedicated to the community. She has the heart of a volunteer and many hobbies that cross over into local attractions. Several times a month, Caddell cooks and delivers lunch for Habitat for Humanity …

Christine “Chris” Martel served as a Legion Plus 94 Commander in the Navy for a total of four years, from 1986 through 1990. She entered the Navy after starting college in southern Indiana and ended up finishing school locally after serving. Her service …

This spring, NorthShore Health Centers officially became an Advocacy Center for Excellence (ACE). This distinction means that the NorthShore team and its stakeholders have proven their advocacy engagement and have demonstrated their commitment to investing in …

Randy and Nancy Hansen are a husband-and-wife duo that truly have a heart for giving back. Regular volunteers, they are long-time La Porte County community members who value what La Porte County has to offer. The couple began volunteering with The Salvation …

A licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and behavioral therapist, Sarah Cheek views her career as a channel for bringing hope to others. She is very passionate about her work; it is an extension of herself. In her position, Cheek works through drug and …

Through all of its stages of growth, Downtown Elkhart and its stores, restaurants, venues, and other businesses continue to attract tourists and local residents. The marketing campaign, “Do Downtown Elkhart,” highlights these businesses and the heart of …

In January 2020, Gina Zylo acted quickly after experiencing a series of concerning symptoms. That same month, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. “I found the lump myself,” she said. “I had been having these pains in my left breast too, so I called …