Kellyn Vale

It’s been a long season of intense training and preparation for the region’s high school softball teams. Athletes from all around the area have put in countless hours of practice and drills, hoping to have their best performances when they took to the …

“I think most people are exactly where they want to be,” said Colleen Hojnacki. This phrase certainly rings true for her, as she finds herself in a career that she loves, surrounded by people who support her, enjoying life to the fullest. As a practice …

“Life is busy, but you just kind of enjoy the ride,” said Debby Deu, a Valparaiso native who loves her community. Deu’s love for the area can be traced back to her childhood. “I love everything about Valpo,” Deu said. “It will always be home to …

Wednesday morning, La Porte Hospital held its annual Flag Raising Ceremony. The hospital worked with VisionFirst Indiana Lions Eye Bank to conduct the ceremony in honor of National Donate Life Month. “I’d like to thank La Porte Hospital for partnering …

The quality of a child’s education is one of the biggest influences on their lives. It takes a strong group of administrators within the school system to provide that for all students, giving them the best future possible. One of those influential …

In life, we all seek people we can relate to, often searching for mentors who can guide us through life’s muddy waters. As a School Resource Officer (SRO) for Portage High School, Mike Steege fills that role for more than a few young students. Steege has …

Jen Sanders grew up in Burnham, Illinois, a close-knit, small town that built the foundation for her strong connection to a sense of community. “I love that small-town feel,” Sanders said. “It was only a 1.8-mile radius town, but we thought it was the …

Janet Clem, Director of the Community Building at Bonner Senior Center, has been positively impacting the lives of local seniors for nearly 30 years. Clem moved to the senior center from the Portage Township Trustee’s Office back in 1992, and has embraced …

The early years of childhood are often some of the happiest and most important times in a child’s life. How they explore the world helps them to learn and develop in ways that prepare them for the rest of this journey called life. Kim Jones Childers feels …

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