The Net Effect: One Officer’s Quiet Mission to Mend the Gaps
When Officer Joseph Cole pulls up to a South Bend neighborhood basketball court, he doesn't lead with questions. He doesn't ...
Day: July 25, 2025
Carrying On a Legacy
After tragedy struck, Melody Barker chose to carry on her family’s legacy—expanding Barker Keep-Safe Storage and Barker Archives into thriving ...
Heartland Polymer Cabinets – A Dream with Room to Grow
Steven Eash had a dream to own his own business someday. He had a good job working in a factory ...
The Farmers Insurance Experience with Daniel Lockett
When Daniel Lockett opened his Farmers Insurance agency in Goshen, Indiana, he stepped into a new chapter — one that ...
Newbury Carriage Keeps Buggies Rolling in Shipshewana
Nate and Sara Miller opened Newbury Carriage in 2016 to serve their community and provide high-quality buggies for families. It ...
Machining, Welding and Solving Problems
It started with an old Trans Am, a rented building and a belief that a welding shop could be something ...
Michiana Backyard Builders Continues a Legacy of Custom Pavilions, Pergolas and Decks
For Isaac Miller, owner of Michiana Backyard Builders, the creation of durable, handcrafted outdoor structures is more than just a ...
Family, Flowers & Farm Fun Flourish at Plymouth’s Lane of Blooms
When you hear the term “family business,” no operation fits the description better than Lane of Blooms in Plymouth. Leading ...
A Family Legacy of Handcrafted Canoes Lives On
By day, John Bontrager, 32, assembles RVs on a factory floor. By night, he handcrafts canoes, just like his father ...
Joe’s Hope Shines on in Rochester
In a small town where word of mouth still carries weight and kindness spreads like wildflowers, a nonprofit called Joe’s ...
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