Alayna Wilkening

The creation of Cup of Joy Cafe in DeMotte, Indiana was no accident. In fact, according to Owner Crystal VanNieulande, the coffee shop was in the works long before she was involved in the plans. VanNieulande had always wanted to own her own business,...

While many financial advisory firms create competitive atmospheres that incentivize for more clients, Kotys Wealth Professionals has turned that model on its head. Truly a service-minded team, Kotys believes that working together makes the best...

On Wednesday, June 15 Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott and his staff hosted the 3rd District Mayor’s Night Out at Hammond Central High School. Mayor’s Night Out is hosted as a way for citizens of Hammond to directly communicate with McDermott and...

On Tuesday, June 14, Methodist Hospitals and The Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce gathered at the Southlake Campus in  Pavillion B to commemorate the grand opening of the new Methodist Physician Group cardiovascular office. The office,...

Funeral arrangements aren’t a topic that often comes to mind for the general public. When tragedy strikes, however, it’s important to know who to call. Unfortunately, death is never convenient, and it doesn’t run on a regular workday schedule....

Summer is officially in session, and Zao Island is ready to bring in the fun with its 2022 concert series. People of all ages are invited to join the party every Friday night for live music, food, and entertainment like go-karting, mini-golf, and...

When young, married couple Wes and Sarah Kotys first established their financial planning business in 2007, they could not predict the rate at which growth would take place. Now 14 years later, after a few transitions within their original location,...

Choosing an institution to trust with your hard-earned money is often a tedious process. Finding a group that truly understands your financial situation and needs is a crucial part of financial stability, but larger banks often don’t have the...