Claire Kenney

Ever since Bonnie Zimmer was a child, she’s had a heart for art. In particular, she’s had a passion for art made from materials found in nature. Her work explores the relationship between humans and nature through the use of natural and found materials …

Regional Health Systems offers wide-ranging services, including Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), a program that focuses on behavioral health. “The AOT Program is a civil court-ordered commitment in Lake County, for individuals with serious mental …

19-year old Phoenix Bridegroom will be starting her freshman year at Ball State University this upcoming fall, but school is something she didn’t always have the opportunity to attend regularly. As a child, she battled leukemia multiple times and, as a …

Sean Willey, better known as “Big Perm” at U93, is the host of the radio station’s shows “Afternoons with Big Perm” and “Weekends with Big Perm.” His personality name is certainly one-of-a-kind, and it’s one that he has used for decades in …

Portage’s Landon Miller is one of the recent recipients of Indiana University’s (IU) Cox Engagement Scholarship through the university’s Jesse H. and Beulah Chanley Cox Scholars Program. It is a full ride scholarship that evaluates students based on …

Valparaiso-based and family-owned beer wholesaler Indiana Beverage continues to pour into the community where it began by investing in the growth and foundation of other local businesses. In 2019, Indiana Beverage funded the building Blue Jay I, a 65,000 …

Andy Kostielney has lived in St. Joseph County his entire life. “I grew up in St. Joseph County, and I realized that I have never spent more than17 consecutive days outside of St. Joe County in my life,” Kostielney said. As a child, he attended Christ the …

Mark Kolasa and his wife, Amanda Kolasa, are Michigan City natives and chefs by background. Between sharing a passion for cooking and similar roots, starting a restaurant in their hometown was second nature.  “Michigan City is our home town,” Mark …

As a former reporter, Kevin Nevers continues to use his communication skills in his municipal role with the Town of Chesterton. Nevers currently serves as the public affairs liaison. “I primarily manage the Town of Chesterton’s Facebook page,” …

Owners of Wanatah-based Mitzner Farms Jeff and Andrea Mitzner have a passion for the farming industry and for running their own farm alongside their family.  Just prior to meeting his wife, Jeff Mitzner started Mitzner Farms after he purchased his first …