Kayla Belec

Bells were ringing on April 17th as women from around Porter County gathered to play some good old-fashioned Bunco. United Way of Porter County hosted their 2nd Annual Women United Bunco Bash at Spa Special Events Center in Porter. Sponsored by Porter …

Almost everyone has accepted the fact that police officers and firefighters have an ageless friendly rivalry. Find somebody who would not want to see a police officer and a firefighter face off one another in the spirit of camaraderie and charity—a tiny …

Though the atmosphere shone with its usual promise of the finer things, Albert’s Diamond Jewelers showcased more than just jewelry on April 13th. The Albert’s staff opened their doors to members of the Down Syndrome Association of Northwest Indiana and …

Free samples add that special element to any grocery shopping experience: if a smiling employee offers up a toothpick-speared cube of cheese, the chore suddenly becomes a bit more fun. So imagine the fun that the Portage community had when they gathered at …

When it comes to standing in the spotlight, Linda Williams, Director of Title I and Special Student Services for Portage Township Schools, prefers to let someone else shine. “To tell you the truth, I don’t really like being in the spotlight, myself,” …

John Viehl, a Valparaiso resident and officer of Porter County’s Disabled American Veterans Association, loves the great outdoors. A nature boy at heart, he makes himself at home in just about any terrain or climate, be it a particularly sandy beach or a …

If there’s one thing Gary Germann loves, it’s the thrill of a new challenge. A licensed criminal defense lawyer who’s been in practice for 45 years, Germann enjoys rising to the occasion when facing down difficulties. Thankfully, though, Gary Germann …

When asked if there was anything especially exciting going on in his life that he wanted to share, Mickey Stisher, Director of Music for La Porte School Systems, chuckled. “Oh, boy,” he laughed. “I don’t know about exciting…” Stisher proceeded …

Imagine a mammogram that provides a clearer, more comprehensive image, thereby detecting cancer earlier on, reducing the chance of a false positive, and decreasing anxiety. NorthShore Health Center of Hammond now offers a mammogram like so. As of this year …

For a company that boasts a distinguished quality of work in its name alone, Landmark Sign Group earns both its title and its bragging rights. Each project Landmark takes on is both innovative and memorable, with professional and specialized techniques that …