Samantha Marino

When Todd Young started working in the steel industry in 1995, he had no idea it would lead to more than three decades in the field. He has now served as president of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 6103 for the past three years, after a career full of hard …

It’s that time of year again when stores swap out summer decorations and fill their aisles with folders, notebooks, backpacks, and everything else on students’ back-to-school shopping lists. While many families focus on checking supplies off their …

The Kankakee Valley Rural Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) has given a new, literal meaning to the Junior Board of Directors. The program, launched in 2022, is an exciting leadership opportunity created exclusively for high school juniors. It is already …

Nothing says summertime quite like patio season. For Michelle Quimby, a backyard transformation by Redwood Landscape turned a small wooden deck into a beautiful outdoor living space where her family can relax, entertain guests and make the most of the warmer …

Cassie Eaton’s job is far from “ruff.” As a veterinary assistant at McAfee Animal Hospital, she’s found a career that reignited her passion for helping animals after years of searching for the right fit. Eaton went to college for Wildlife Ecology …

Christine Robinson just joined McAfee Animal Hospital in July 2025, but she has quickly become an essential part of the clinic’s front-line team. As a customer care representative, she helps ensure that both patients and clients receive the support and …

For years, Kankakee Valley Rural Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) has helped local students pursue higher education through scholarships funded by its Operation Round Up program. This year, the cooperative took that support a step further by introducing …

Marshmallows, squares of chocolate and graham crackers: most people know the recipe for a good s’more. What most people may not know is that behind Lowell dessert shop Toasted S’mores is the story of a family who continues to beat impossible odds. Nathan …

With vehicle prices remaining high and financing options becoming increasingly complex, shopping for a car can feel overwhelming. According to Purdue Federal Credit Union, a little preparation before stepping onto a dealership lot can make a significant …

It’s a tale as old as time. The alarm rings, you begrudgingly go to a job that you don’t want to be at, come home, have dinner, and do it all again the next day. Rinse and repeat for forty years. Merrillville Teacher Luis Chavez Dorantes is reminding …