Lesly Bailey

SHIP volunteers had the opportunity to assist 166 individuals during the open enrollment period that wrapped up Dec. 7. The three volunteer counselors logged more than 140 hours during the seven-week period. Although the open enrollment period has...

The Porter County Aging and Community Services board and staff members recently assessed the impact the organization has had on the community during its annual meeting. “We had another successful year providing services to many community...

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides free and impartial counseling on Medicare, Medicare supplement insurance, Medicare managed care plans and Medicaid as well as helps seniors find assistance with prescription drug costs....

Emerging entrepreneurs will have two minutes to showcase their innovative ideas as part of the fifth annual Big Sell competition. Potential participants from across the country have until March 27 to submit their application online in one of two...

Gary James, of Valparaiso, felt propelled to honor his late wife, Michele, during the holiday season. It was while helping his parents fill out paperwork at Porter County Aging and Community Services that he saw an opportunity to fulfill both his...

The Northwest ISBDC and Anna Sheets of Accounting Made Simple are offering two upcoming sessions of the QuickBooks Essentials workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Fridays Jan. 23 and 30 or Feb. 20 and 27 at the Purdue University North Central Graduate...

Youth development leader Donna L. Golob has the opportunity to impact the lives of region teens every day. As executive director of A Positive Approach to Teen Health, she works with her team to encourage teens to make healthy choices through...

Porter County Aging and Community Services is now scheduling appointments for the Energy Assistance Program. Those needing assistance with their energy bills can call a new number: (219) 850-1131 to schedule appointments, which will begin on Monday...

The Northwest ISBDC continues to offer new and emerging entrepreneurs start-up assistance through its Launch Your Own Business Workshop: A Sound and Proven Path. It will be offered at two different locations on Tuesday Sept. 16. One session will be...

Porter County Aging and Community Services staff united with community members to help a recent fire victim get her life back on track. Carlotta Swain was in need of a place to live after an apparent kitchen fire in Portage’s Breckenridge...