Features

April 9th is Local News Day, a nationwide moment to celebrate the outlets that keep Lake County informed, prepared, and connected.  Through my work at Legacy Foundation, I’ve had the privilege to meet reporters, editors, and community storytellers …

What’s recently happened? As spring begins in Valparaiso, the students of Valparaiso High School (VHS) participate in many activities that come with the beginning of the new season. On Monday, March 16, the fourth grading period for students and teachers at …

Figuring out who you are and what you want to do can take years. For Ruszkewicz, it wasn’t a matter of what she wanted; it was how she would get there. Ruszkewicz is a nursing student at the University of St. Francis in Crown Point, balancing a demanding …

Growing up with pro wrestling heroes like John Cena, Joshua Moon always dreamed of a life competing in the ring. What started as just a dream turned into a reality when his father pushed him to pursue it. Moon grew up in Valparaiso. When he became old enough …

Brittany Luna has lived in Portage for 13 years. She is very focused on her faith, her family, her friends, and her fellow community members. Of utmost importance to her is her relationship with God and her relationships with those around her, including her …

If you had the pleasure of dining at the LaSalle Grill in South Bend over the last 35 years, you likely also had the pleasure of knowing Andrew “Big Daddy” Galloway. Galloway was the LaSalle Grill’s front-of-house general manager, designated vocalist …

Blake Vissing’s life has always had music as one of its pillars. Now, he’s sharing that passion with as many people as possible in an incredible way. To say Vissing likes music would be an understatement. He loves music, and it flows into every facet of …

What’s recently happened? While the first two games were postponed due to weather, the Griffith Softball team played their first game on April 4, and beat the Highland Trojans with a final score of 19-1. It was a revenge game for the Panthers, as the …

What’s recently happened? Spring is in full swing at La Lumiere School (La Lu). Students returned from a much needed spring break on March 26 and immediately resumed a busy schedule. Spring co-curriculars began leading to busy days with full practice and …

What recently happened? Marquette Catholic High School (MQT) has finished up its spring musical “Mama Mia,” and it was a success. The Blazers have worked hard on this entertainment, and it has paid off very well. “It was my favorite musical yet; it was …