Grace Bentkowski

BraunAbility spreading accessibility across the nation with a base in Northwest Indiana

BraunAbility spreading accessibility across the nation with a base in Northwest Indiana “A substantial part of our local economy,” is how Nathan Origer, executive director of Pulaski County Development Commission, described the wheelchair-accessible brand BraunAbility.  BraunAbility is an American company known as...

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La Porte transforms its transit system and transportation of riders with TransPorte

La Porte transforms its transit system and transportation of riders with TransPorte You may have seen the green and white bus cruising around the City of La Porte, dropping off city-goers and making its way all around the city's urban sprawl. Have you ever wondered where the bus is going, who it’s transporting, and what its...

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CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana’s Dan Tirpak: Salesman, mentor, and problem-solver

CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana’s Dan Tirpak: Salesman, mentor, and problem-solver “I’ve always been in the paint industry, and I was looking for a change,” said Dan Tirpak, newly-named residential sales manager at CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana.The need for change is what propelled Tirpak forward to CertaPro Painters...

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Top 10 entertainment articles on Valpo.Life in 2021

By: Allison Tunstall, Anekah Fish, Ashley Wilson, Becca Wireman, Chris Mahlmann, Dan Petreikis, Grace Bentkowski, Lauren Grasham, Peyton Mahlmann Last Updated: December 31, 2021

Top 10 entertainment articles on Valpo.Life in 2021 What made 2021 so entertaining? It was theatre productions, annual festivals, community events, 5Ks, holiday celebrations, art shows, parades, and so much more. No matter the occasion, the Region knows how to keep the fun alive and bring people...

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10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, December 23 – 26

10 Fun Things to do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, December 23 – 26 We’re ringing in the holidays this weekend with live shows, lighting displays, and more! Looking for the perfect way to celebrate? Check out our list of 10 Fun Things to do this weekend, December 23 - 26.  Take a seasonal sip at Blackbird Cafe...

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Top 10 health articles on Valpo.Life in 2021

By: Allison Tunstall, Aubrey Thomson, Gena Demuth, Grace Bentkowski, Peyton Mahlmann Last Updated: December 22, 2021

Top 10 health articles on Valpo.Life in 2021 If there is anything that the previous year taught us, it’s the importance of prioritizing both personal and community health and wellbeing. Those many lessons of 2020 helped to foster a ton of growth and development in regards to the health of the...

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Top 10 sports articles on Valpo.Life in 2021

By: Amber Tomlinson, Anekah Fish, Colin Lenburg, Curtis Hankins, Gena Demuth, Grace Bentkowski, Peyton Mahlmann Last Updated: December 21, 2021

Top 10 sports articles on Valpo.Life in 2021 Region athletes brought the excitement in 2021 as they took the field, court, track, mat, course, stage, and so much more to show off their skills and prove that their hard work has paid off. With so many different games and matches happening across...

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