You know what’s refreshing? Talking with someone who really loves her job, especially if that someone is a teacher. Cheryl Highlan has been teaching for 24 years. A Chesterton native, Highlan’s career started and bloomed in the Valparaiso school...
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Why NWI Hoosiers Choose Ivy Tech Community College
Nowadays, it seems like receiving an education has become less about the degree itself and more about the prestige of the college experience. For many students, however, a community college presents the best and fastest way to kick-start a career, or...
Read MoreMayor McDermott Dedicates Dedelow Parkway to Former Hammond Mayor Dedelow
Members of the Hammond community gathered along New York Avenue on June 27 to celebrate a project—and one of the leaders behind it—that’s been over 20 years in the making. Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr unveiled Dedelow Parkway as a capstone to...
Read MoreChesterton Physical Therapy, Inc. Goes Beyond the Basics
In this day and age of accessibility, it’s easy to treat ailments through prescribed medications. The problem is, prescription drugs aren’t always the smartest or safest option when it comes to managing pain. Chesterton Physical Therapy, Inc....
Read MoreRachel Cook in Pursuit of Radiant Vision
Most high school seniors bite their nails over finals and college plans, eagerly anticipating the next chapters of their lives and celebrating with their friends. When she was a senior in high school, all Rachel Cook could focus on was the mystery of...
Read MoreStrawberry Fields Serves Meals with a Side of Hospitality
The best restaurants are the ones that feel welcoming and familiar, even when it’s your first time dining in them. Strawberry Fields Pancake House exudes such a warmth. When you walk in, you’re struck by the inviting scent of freshly brewed...
Read MoreCompressAir Earns Glowing Reviews and Spirit of Sullair Award
After years of building loyalty and focusing on excellent customer service, CompressAir has earned its pride for the long-term relationships and success stories they have accrued. Family owned and operated, CompressAir’s mission is to provide...
Read MoreHines Plumbing Has Customers’ and Employees’ “Be-Hines”
Plumbing is (ahem) a messy business, and no one relishes the idea of a stranger tinkering around the bathroom all day, even if it’s to fix a disruptive problem. Jack Hines, owner of Hines Plumbing, understands the hesitation, so he runs his company...
Read MoreGary SouthShore Railcats 2018 Season Revs Up!
You don’t have to love baseball to have a blast at a RailCats game. The Gary SouthShore RailCats 2018 season is now underway. Game after game is lined up with rivals such as the Chicago Dogs facing off with the RailCats, but there are a ton of...
Read MoreCancer Survivor Series: Heather Banks
The most harrowing challenges can lead to the most unexpectedly rewarding pursuits. Heather Banks can attest to that. In September of 2007, Banks discovered she was pregnant with her second child. During a routine appointment with her obstetrician,...
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