Samantha Marino

At every stage of life, the La Porte County Public Library aims to be more than a place to check out books. With eight locations, a bookmobile, and a mobile classroom serving communities across La Porte County, the library offers access to knowledge …

On Tuesday, February 17, Strack & Van Til presented the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana with a check for $185,193 at the Food Bank’s location in Merrillville. The funds were raised between November and December 2025 through Strack & Van Til’s Check …

There’s an old cliché that if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. For Neko Zairis, that sentiment isn’t just a saying — it’s something he has lived for nearly three decades. He served as a Lake County police officer for 22 …

Life doesn’t always keep you close to home — and your bank shouldn’t have to either. Purdue Federal Credit Union’s participation in the CO-OP shared branch network allows members to access their accounts at thousands of credit union locations …

The future Tolleston Opportunity Campus is rising in Gary not just as a building project, but as a community-driven vision shaped by local partnerships, youth voices, and a shared commitment to opportunity. As construction continues at the John Will Anderson …

Photo by Kayla Knies Photography Full-time mom, full-time job, full life — Heather Williams is making it all work. Williams, a Cedar Lake mom, is still maintaining her identity through it all. It took a long time to get where she is, and she would do the …

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) hosted its annual Mane Event on Thursday, Feb. 5, bringing together students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters for an evening of school spirit, networking and cheering on PNW athletics. The 2026 celebration took a new …

For many families, the holidays are filled with joy, traditions, and gifts. For others, the season can be a reminder of uncertainty and unmet needs. This winter, Lerner and Rowe Gives Back worked to change that reality, partnering with …