For almost 30 years, Sojourner Truth House (STH) has been a valuable resource in the Region for young women and children in need of housing, education, and support through life’s most difficult challenges. Sponsored by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ …
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The Northwest Indiana Telephone Company (NITCO) has been a staple in the Region for nearly 90 years. During that time, they have made immense changes that the founders could never have imagined, connecting communities and businesses all over Northwest Indiana …
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During the August storm that struck Northwest Indiana, Kankakee Valley Rural Electric Membership Corporation (KV REMC) proved why they are a reliable resource for rural communities in the area. KV REMC stands out from other utilities by partnering with …
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Growing up, Ronnie Widtmann always knew what she wanted to do for a living. She was constantly playing with her friends’ hair, always trying to learn about new styles and trends, and dreamed of one day owning her own salon. Now, her dream has come true …
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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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