Nicholas Fortin

The job of State Representative is important and this is no different for State Representative Chris Chyung. The job of State Representatives job is to represent about 65,000 constituents, pass laws, and balance the budget. Chyung was elected in 2018 and …

The Bozak family of Burns Harbor sets up Christmas lights every year at their home. Their display is not just a few strands of lights like on most houses. Instead the Bozak Family puts on a grand display that uses computer controls and huge quantities of …

One of the treasures of Northwest Indiana is Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Most people think of the lakeshore as just sand dunes and beaches, but there is much more to it than that. The National Lakeshore includes several historical …

Have you ever wondered what the job of the Chesterton Clerk-Treasurer is involves? The Clerk Treasurer is to be in charge of the town finances, financial reporting, and the records. The Clerk Treasurer makes the budget and manages the payroll and …

County government can be confusing at times, as it is set up differently than our state and national government. It is even structurally organized quite differently from city or town governments. Trying to understand what different county elected positions do …

Hilltop Neighborhood House is an important organization in Valparaiso. Commonly referred to as simply Hilltop House, they offer many opportunities in the area of childcare for the community. It has been open since 1995 and has grown over the years.  …

Have you ever wondered what the County Clerk does and who the person is in charge of the elections in the county? Here’s an interview with Porter County Clark Jessica Bailey.  When asked about her job, Bailey talked about being able to work with …

Sue Lynch was on the Portage City Council for 12 years but in 2019 she decided she wanted to try something new. She was elected in November 2019 to become the Mayor of Portage, Indiana. She was sworn in on January 1. Lynch explained that the mayor …

Northwest Indiana is rich in history, and there’s one place that’s connecting it to its past – the Westchester Township History Museum in Chesterton. Before becoming a museum, this house was known as the Brown Mansion. The mansion was originally …

Rise NWI is an important nonprofit, nonpartisan organization in Northwest Indiana that focuses on civic engagement. Their mission statement states, “RiseNWI empowers local citizens to be strong advocates for improved quality of life in Northwest Indiana. We …