Brandon Gadacz is the president of the Valpo Americans Baseball League. In his role, he has had the pleasure of overseeing operations within the league, and has also seen the countless hours of work from devoted volunteers. Gadacz grew up in New Carlisle and …
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For Nancy Strezovski, education is about more than just the time spent in the classroom. For the students she teaches at Wheeler High School, it’s an experience for them to carry throughout their lives. Strezovski was raised in Gary and Merrillville until …
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As the superintendent of the Porter Township School Corporation, Stacey Schmidt knows that providing a quality education involves much more than organizing budgets and managing the buildings. It means having a vision that will ensure that every decision made …
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Jim Biggs has been working in government and public service roles practically his entire adult life. Now, after 20 years as a Porter County commissioner, he’s retiring. This does not mean he won’t be serving his community anymore, though. For Biggs, being …
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Cloudy skies didn’t keep families from coming together to celebrate Team Auto Store’s NWI employee appreciation day event at Deep River Waterpark on August 2. Employees, along with their families and friends, enjoyed snacks and beverages, upbeat …
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Brad Hallal, general manager at Garber CDJR Valparaiso, felt inspired at the 2025 Porter County Fair. His love for live music and local entertainment for families made him think about how Garber could get involved to share in this great community event …
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Alicia Harden knows firsthand how crucial it is to be able to reach out for help during difficult times. Growing up, her family faced numerous financial struggles, and she was grateful for the assistance her family was able to receive from community-based …
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On Saturday, July 11, Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center, a ministry of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, hosted its Slow Down Dinner in The Center at Donaldson’s Cana Hall. This annual event, which has chosen a new name that represents its …
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