Kellyn Vale

Established in 2013 with the help of a $25,000 grant from Bears Care, Methodist Hospitals’ No Woman Left Behind program allows Methodist Hospitals to offer services such as mammograms, ultrasounds, MRIs and biopsies for free to anyone who meets their …

“We have to develop confidence in kids. If we develop confidence, then we develop courage.” This confidence-building approach is what drives Thomas Halterman, Strength and Conditioning Coach and Sports Conditioning teacher at Lake Central High School, to …

Local parks in Valparaiso received a generous tune up Saturday morning as volunteers came together to spread mulch as part of Valpo Parks Annual Neighborhood Park Volunteer Day. Community members worked from 9:00 a.m. to noon to show appreciation for some of …

The Illiana apartment community in downtown Whiting celebrated its grand opening Wednesday afternoon as community members, partners, and developers flocked to the building’s 119th Street location. “I really appreciate all the help we’ve had from Mayor …

“You have to love what you do. If I’m not happy with what I’m doing, I’m the only one that can change that.” Deanna Lindlow, Senior Financial Client Associate at Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. in Chesterton has lived by this philosophy …

Audience members sat with their toes in the sand, the sound of softly crashing waves adding to the ambiance of the already impressive show – it was the perfect setting for the telling of this beloved Disney story.  The Northwest Indiana Excellence in …

Goals, dreams, destiny – however you define a person’s highest ambitions, everyone has them, and typically children are encouraged from a young age to pursue their life goals relentlessly. The foundation of dream-building often stems from access to one …

Good teachers impact their students’ lives in ways that go far beyond their time in the classroom together. For La Porte resident and former teacher Melissa Beck, this lasting impact extends not just outside the classroom, but across …