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In January 2020, Gina Zylo acted quickly after experiencing a series of concerning symptoms. That same month, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. “I found the lump myself,” she said. “I had been having these pains in my left breast too, so I called …

Jessica Trunk grew up in Portage. A former teacher, she’s now pouring back into the community with her own business, The Spice Cabinet. There, Trunk sells bespoke spices, ingredients, and household and baking products. In most cases, customers can hand pick …

Dave Fink has served as the youth services librarian and assistant supervisor of the Youth Services Department at Michigan City Public Library for 15 years. Fink grew up in Michigan City, but left in the mid-1990s to earn his undergraduate degree at Indiana …

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 …

What’s recently happened? The 22nd annual Festival of the Lakes has wrapped up. The event took place at Wolf Lake Memorial Park from July 15-19, bringing thousands of people from the Hammond community together for five days of fun activities to enjoy the …

For Dave Bock, English teacher and head coach for Girls’ Varsity Soccer at Crown Point High School, the passion he holds for his career comes from the large web of educators that has surrounded him since birth. His mother worked as a teacher, as well as his …