Claire Kenney

Kerry Gallagher, a nurse navigator in oncology working with head, neck, and gynecological cancer patients, has had a nearly 35-year career with Methodist Hospitals.  The deep and varied expertise she has gained during the course of those years has made …

John and Tara Piontek own JT’s Route 6 Eatery, located on US Highway 6 in Portage. Made with fresh and pure ingredients, the couple continues to roll out new dishes inspired by the community’s appetite and their own. John is originally from Portage, and …

One morning nine years ago, Dan Litwicki woke up and everything was black. He couldn’t see anything. “I woke up to go to work. I heard my alarm, but I couldn’t see anything,” said Litwicki. “I got rushed to the hospital, and they said that they …

Kristin “Kris” Bailey is truly a person with a servant heart. To attempt to sum up the level of care and love Bailey has for her family, friends, community, and her volunteer work is almost impossible. She is always giving to others, even in her …

While Christopher “Chris” Harmon has stage four kidney cancer, he’s not letting it get in the way of giving back to others. He has volunteered in many capacities both before and after his diagnosis. A carpenter by trade, he is currently volunteering …

Ed Sebastain has several decades of experience in chemical manufacturing. His career in the industry includes both sales and business management. After retiring in 2021, Sebastian wanted to make sure that he still found a way to stay busy. “I needed …

In the aftermath of the storms that raged across the state of Indiana last month, Indiana American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation (AWCF), a philanthropic non-profit organization established by Indiana American Water, are facilitating …

Dawn Wolf has a heart for volunteering and a passion for Portage. Growing up, she attended the Portage School Corporation. Though she lives in Valparaiso now after moving due to her husband’s work, she’s regularly involved with activities in Portage. Wolf …

As we begin to venture into fall, there’s so much to do, and if you have just 48 hours to spare on some autumnal activities, head to Elkhart County for seasonal fun. The area has both outdoor and indoor activities, including fun for children. Whether you …

After a delay due to the local storms, the Board of Directors of the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) gathered last week to review several outstanding approvals. The items spanned various projects and investments that all continue to …