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NITCO Employee Spotlight: Toni Craft
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Toni Craft, a NITCO Plant and Provisioning Specialist, has worked with the company for over 13 years. While working with NITCO, she has had numerous roles, starting with her time at the help desk. As a help desk professional, Craft troubleshooted calls fielded by various individuals. Her previous experience with AT&T allowed her a base set of skills for addressing each call. She spoke …
Visitors continue to flock to Downtown Elkhart
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Through all of its stages of growth, Downtown Elkhart and its stores, restaurants, venues, and other businesses continue to attract tourists and local residents. The marketing campaign, “Do Downtown Elkhart,” highlights these businesses and the heart of Elkhart. “Downtown Elkhart has a tremendous density of restaurants, all different styles of cuisines, shopping, arts, and cultural …
Indiana American Water showcases new Northwest Indiana Training Facility during Congressman Frank Mrvan visit
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On Friday, July 24, Indiana American Water welcomed Congressman Frank Mrvan to its new Northwest Indiana Training Facility, offering a firsthand look at the nearly completed training center that is expected to open in the fall. The visit began with welcome remarks from Drake Abramson, government affairs lead at Indiana American Water, and Barry Suits, president of Indiana American …
McColly Real Estate hosts annual awards to celebrate agents and staff members
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On Thursday, July 23, McColly Real Estate spotlighted both agents and employees that make the magic happen at its Annual Awards & Recognition Celebration. Held at Innsbrook Country Club, the agents and staff who act as the driving force behind McColly Real Estate were celebrated with gift bags, prizes, and awards. Attendees were greeted with a breakfast spread and spook-tacular Halloween …
6th annual LakeFest brings fireworks, music, and more to the City of La Porte
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The City of La Porte’s annual LakeFest summer festival is back in full swing! Kicking off on Friday, July 24, the festival promises an action-packed weekend along the lakes of La Porte thanks to the collaboration between the city and several local businesses and organizations. The fun began with an all-day scavenger hunt along Chessie Trail, presented by the La Porte County Public Library …
Leadership Life: Janice Ryba
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GNL Founder Chris Mahlmann sits down with Janice Ryba, CEO of St. Mary Medical Center! In this special episode, they look back on Janice’s 42-year career, from the memorable moments throughout it to her hopes for the future after she retires.
Market on the Square brings delicious food, live music, and tons of summer fun to City of Portage
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The City of Whiting kicked off the 2026 Pierogi Fest on Friday, July 24. The Pierogi Fest tradition started decades ago as a small neighborhood celebration of Eastern European and has since evolved into one of Northwest Indiana’s most recognizable summer traditions. Each year, visitors can explore a variety of food blends, entertainment, culture, and activities that have made Pierogi Fest …
Survivor Series: Gina Zylo
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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 the doctor and scheduled a mammogram.” The following mammogram led radiology to immediately schedule an ultrasound for further testing …
Lakes of Valparaiso plans fun set of activities for people, paws, and partners
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The Lakes of Valparaiso (LOV) is part of Weiss Entities, a vertically integrated real estate company that develops, invests, and manages a portfolio of properties across Northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland region. Its mission is to assure an informed business that can create, acquire, renovate, and manage quality community developments. However, it isn’t just properties the company invests …
Navigating funeral etiquette with Bartholomew Funeral Home
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An unfortunate part of life is to experience loss. Though it may be difficult to face, it’s important to be ready for the inevitable. While no amount of planning may be able to prepare you emotionally, knowing what to expect when you walk into a memorial service may ease your mind when the day comes. Services differ from family to family, but Kyle Newhard, office manager at Bartholomew …
Kankakee Valley REMC Junior Board creates next generation of community leaders
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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 turning high school students into compassionate, bright, young leaders who are making a difference in their communities. Juliana Cook, a …
A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Alicia Harden
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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 services. Now, she lives her life dedicated to helping others through life’s greatest challenges. Harden is the assistant director at …

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