Beth Ireland

“You don’t have to go through this journey alone,” said Wendy Mang, Community Development Manager at the American Cancer Society (ACS), and a cancer survivor herself. When Mang was first diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer, she began...

It is estimated that two out of five Porter County community members receive help through United Way of Porter County in some form. That means it is likely that one of your neighbors is receiving services via the United Way network. To care for that...

Throughout life, we are all faced with stressors and bumps in the road, especially when it comes to our finances. The knowledgeable staff at 1st Source Bank strives to educate people in financial wellness so some of those bumps are a lot less...

New to the numerous Valparaiso community schools this year were 11 pups. With tails wagging, the puppies, nine of which were all from the same litter, set out to be emotional support for Valparaiso students. The Viking Pup program came about partly...

For nonprofit organizations, volunteers are vital. And at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana, those volunteers are shaping future generations.  “Our Clubs are building the next generation of leaders, and our volunteers are a...

It’s the season for giving, but at Centier Bank, giving actually lasts all year long. With a long history of community engagement and philanthropy, Centier Bank has giving back ingrained in the company culture. “We are wired in our DNA to be a...

“Living at Rittenhouse is freeing.” When a family is deciding to move their loved one into an assisted living facility, it is important to find one that values this person and keeps their life full and active. Rittenhouse Village at Valparaiso...

Nothing says Merry Christmas like watching children tell Santa their secret holiday wishes. On Tuesday evening, Porter Regional Hospital’s associates and families gathered for just that, and some merry-making, too, at the hospital’s annual...

The holidays are here, and Downtown Valparaiso is the perfect place to find those one-of-a-kind gifts - and snacks. Under the twinkling lights lining Lincolnway await shops galore, stretching the length of the walkable streets on all sides of the...