Elise Sims

It’s not everyday that you get to sit down with a cancer survivor, a military veteran, a change-maker in the community, or a thriving high school student and get a look into what it’s like to live in their shoes. By sitting down with the members of this …

Money can be a top source of stress for many people. Financial stress and insecurity often have a way of impacting self-confidence and taking a toll on mental health according to Jeff Sobieralski, director of financial wellness and wellbeing at Teachers …

At Purdue Federal Credit Union (Purdue Federal), the team’s priority is helping people with their whole financial picture—from education to products and services. It’s the reason the credit union earned the 2022 Best of Northwest Indiana Business and …

Healthcare Foundation of La Porte (HFL) is working to ensure infants not only survive but thrive  during their first year of life. According to Maria Fruth, chief executive officer, statistics show  that more than 40% of pregnant women in La Porte …

Looking for a way to serve while getting training for a future career, Marilyn Whitfield enlisted in the Army after graduating from high school in 1978. She completed basic training at Fort McClellan in Anniston, Alabama. Then, she was “on the desk” for …

When you are out and about in the community taking care of your daily activities, there is a neighborhood ‘watchdog’ that is working behind the scenes to make sure you get what you are paying for. Accurate weights and measures are the basis for many …

High levels of financial stress can impact more than just your bank account. However, according to Colleen Shepherd, community outreach director at Purdue Federal Credit Union, there are solutions to lessening that financial stress level. She said that if you …

Featured image courtesy of Paul Kemiel There is always something fun to do in LaPorte County, and the team at Visit Michigan City LaPorte opens its door to all, welcoming locals and visitors to all upcoming events. Established in 2009 as the brand name of the …

Born and raised in Chesterton, Indiana, John Zehner decided it was time to expand his horizons after high school. He joined the U.S. Army in 1966 and served for two years.  “I did my training at Fort Lewis Army Base in Washington state,” he said …

When Tyler Lennox-Bush is not behind a camera, he usually can be found in front of a classroom teaching about digital media. For the past three and a half years, he was Director of Studio Arts at Calumet College of St. Joseph. More recently, he made a career …