Claire Kenney

Nicolette “Nikki” Huber comes from a family with a long history of military service. Her father and grandfather served in the Navy, and her brother also served in the military. “One of my children almost served, but so far I’m the last …

A devout father, husband, colleague, and friend, Shane Nelson is helping small-town Portage High School make big-time leaps and bounds with their athletic program. Nelson has a heart for his students and his athletes, and as a native of Northwest Indiana, he …

Kristan Santiago is the proud owner of The Cleaning Lady, which she established in 2019. A volunteer at La Porte County Habitat for Humanity, Santiago is set to begin working toward her bachelor’s degree in fall and is a mother of five. “Just being a mom …

For the second fall in a row, the University of Notre Dame will hold a permanent three-way license for general seating concessions at games and events. This license allows the university to sell beer, wine, and liquor full-time as part of its concessions …

Methodist Hospitals is revitalizing its low-dose CT lung screening program that was initiated more than a decade ago, and expanding its reach to serve as an important care option for eligible candidates. The quick, painless screening is used to identify …

Margaret “Maggie” Meyer is a member of Portage High School’s staff. She is actively involved in different areas of the school and works with the students in many different ways. As a special education teacher at Portage High School, Meyer teaches high …

As an engaged couple, Kevin Lague and Anna Womack are both long-time residents of La Porte County. Between work, kids, and building their own home through La Porte County Habitat for Humanity, they have a lot to keep them busy. In total, the couple has three …

Kim Packwood-Navarro has survived cancer not only once, but twice. The news of her first diagnosis came as she was baking Christmas cookies. “My original diagnosis was on December 19, 2020, with the confirmation of triple negative breast cancer,” …

Robin Miller is highly involved in multiple boards in La Porte County. Currently, she is most actively involved with her role on the Advisory Board for the Salvation Army of Michigan City. “It’s my second month on the advisory board for the Salvation Army …

Polina Lombardo is very passionate about health and nutrition. As the program coordinator for the Portage Township YMCA, she is able to channel this passion to help other children. “I am responsible for feeding kids after school, during the summer, and …