Sam Malkowski

If you have to use one word to describe Nina Rivas, use “activist.” Every facet of her life, from her career to her family, is committed to social change. “You’re only as good as your community is,” says Nina. “The more you uplift it, the better …

The new Dworkin Student Activities Center at Purdue University Northwest’s Westville campus hosted this season’s Economic Briefing by Anthony Sindone and Eugene Matzat on October 25th. The briefing, put on by PNW, the Greater La Porte Chamber of Commerce …

Marketing sold Melissa Huffman on something much bigger than skater shoes or a hybrid car: it gave her personality an outlet through which to promote the people and places she cares about. What Melissa has done with her career in marketing is effecting her …

The friends and family of Jacob’s Ladder are becoming veteran crime solvers in their mission to make the world a better place. For the second year in a row they gathered at the Sand Creek Country Club to solve a murder, share a meal, and raise funds for …

Mum’s the Word is the worst kept secret in the Calumet Area. The annual Friends of Hospice fundraiser for the Hospice of the Calumet Area grows every year despite the humble nature of its members and a name that implies discrepancy. Maybe it is the …

“Movement is life.” Those are the words Laura Gutzwiller lives by. She is a personal trainer, yoga instructor, and sports apparel salesmen, and that is just the beginning of her resume. From a young age, Laura learned the importance of taking care of her …

As Americans, we are blessed to have so many heroes in our lives. From the soldiers defending our nation to the teachers molding our youth, there are a lot of people helping us grow strong and stay safe as a community. Have you ever wondered who is helping …

The Portage YMCA has been kicking off the city’s Halloween celebrations for so many years that no one really remembers when it started. YMCA Trick or Treat Trail Walk is a tradition that connects the Y with the children of its community, creating a safe …

Being an Administrative Assistant for the Portage Chamber of Commerce taught Portage Life in the Spotlight Mary Linoski about the way her city works and how her peers can influence change in their own environments. It was a job she took to pass the time …

Most people choose their careers based on potential pride, satisfaction of life goals, and how much money it will accrue. La Porte County Life in the Spotlight Bob Long has a job that makes him feel good about himself. He has mastered the art of raising …