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How can you tell that someone loves their community, their neighborhood, their little corner of Elkhart County? It’s by what they do — by going the extra mile, by having a smile for everyone they greet, by helping with, well, just about anything.

We’re celebrating the doers — school secretaries, your neighbors, the people behind the counter at your favorite store — and how they #LoveElkhartCountyIN and make ours a Vibrant Community.

Meet the Vibrant People of Elkhart County

The Vibrant Communities movement will be recognizing the most energetic, cheerful and generous residents of Elkhart County throughout 2019 and it is inviting everyone who loves and cares about their hometown to take part. Vibrant People of Elkhart County will be a year-long daily celebration of the doers and how they #LoveElkhartCountyIN and make our hometown a vibrant community. These are 365 Vibrant People who go the extra mile, have a smile for everyone they greet and help with just about anything. Let’s meet some of them!

Bonnie Raine • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Bonnie Raine

You do not need to know Bonnie Raine very long to…

Alexander Williams • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Alexander Williams

Here’s a really Vibrant Person – Alexander William…

Janet Swank • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Janet Swank

Our Vibrant Person today is Janet Swank!!! BRISTOL…

Adler Carris • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Adler Carris

We want to tell you about a very Vibrant Kiddo – A…

Susanne Graham • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Susanne Graham

Today’s Vibrant Person is Susanne Graham!!! ELKHAR…

Mallory Hill • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Mallory Hill

Today, we give a shout out to Mallory Hill, one of…

Craig Gibson • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Craig Gibson

Our latest Vibrant Person is Craig Gibson!!! ELKHA…

Myron Bontrager • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Myron Bontrager

We have another Vibrant Person: Myron Bontrager GO…

Robert Taylor • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Robert Taylor

Get in the Groove with the Vibrant Robert Taylor!!…

Megan Gaylor • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Megan Gaylor

Here’s a shout out for Vibrant Megan Gaylor!!! ELK…

Patty Brotherson • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Patty Brotherson

Here’s one of our “Vibrantest” People, Patty Broth…

Natasha Kauffman • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Natasha Kauffman

Our Most recent Vibrant Person is Natasha Kauffman…

Nathan Whidden • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Nathan Whidden

Our Vibrant Pastor today is Nathan Whidden!!! ELKH…

Kristen Smoles • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Kristen Smoles

Our Vibrant Person today is Kristen Smoles!!! DUNL…

Todd Scheets • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Todd Scheets

Our Very Vibrant Volunteer today is Todd Scheets!!…

Vibrant Puppy • Vibrant People of Elkhart County New Puppy!

We kinda got caught up in the dog days of summer….

Stephanie Krol • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Stephanie Krol

Today’s Vibrant Person is Stephanie Krol!!! BRISTO…

Joseph Narayan • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Joseph Narayan

Here’s a Vibrant Person you should know about: Jos…

Wanda Hoffman • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Wanda Hoffman

Today’s Vibrant Person is Wanda Hoffman!! ELKHART…

Amber Hart • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Amber Hart

It’s Friday and today’s Vibrant Person is Amber Ha…

Daragh Deegan • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Daragh Deegan

Daragh Deegan is one of Elkhart County’s Vibrant P…

Kaylee and Makenna Gall • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Kaylee and Makenna Gall

Today’s Vibrant Twins are Kaylee and Makenna Gall!…

Dr. Kelly Puster • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Dr. Kelly Puster

Our latest Vibrant Person is Dr. Kelly Puster!!! E…

Jen Buckholz • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Jen Buckholz

Get in line, people. Our Vibrant Person today is J…

Alex Bicknell • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Alex Bicknell

We are capping off the weekend with another very V…

Marty Weirick • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Marty Weirick

A very Vibrant Teen is Marty Weirick!!! ELKHART Yo…

Kari Vetterly • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Kari Vetterly

We are doing a little catch up this weekend and we…

Nicole Read • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Nicole Read

Here’s our latest Vibrant Person. Nicole Read!!! E…

Carol Robinson • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Carol Robinson

We are lagging a little behind. Maybe we’ve been t…

Missy Mast • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Missy Mast

One of our Vibrant People this week is none other…

Kylie Madison • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Kylie Madison

Sunday’s Vibrant Person is Kylie Madison!!! GOSHEN…

Tim Yoder • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Tim Yoder

Stay Cool with Today’s Vibrant Person – Tim Yoder!…

Marsha Groff • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Marsha Groff

Friday’s Vibrant Person is Marsha Groff!!! ELKHART…

Malcolm Webber • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Malcolm Webber

Today’s Vibrant Person is Malcolm Webber!! ELKHART…

Ruth Brant • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Ruth Brant

Today’s very Vibrant Person is Ruth Brant!!! ELKHA…

Lizzie Sheets • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Lizzie Sheets

Tuesday’s Vibrant Person is Lizzie Sheets!!! ELKHA…

Jami Stamm • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Jami Stamm

Our Vibrant Person on Monday is Jami Stamm!!! ELKH…

Chris Miller • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Chris Miller

Sunday’s Vibrant Person is Chris Miller!! ELKHART…

Kevin-Long • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Kevin Long

GOSHEN And now, we present today’s act: Vibrant Pe…

Bailey Shay • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Bailey Shay

Friday’s Vibrant Person is Bailey Shay!!! WAKARUSA…

Deb Krawiec • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Deb Krawiec

Our Vibrant Person for Thursday is Deb Krawiec!!!…

Carla Biro • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Carla Biro

Our Vibrant Person today is Carla Biro!!! GOSHEN I…

Sara Granberg • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Sara Granberg

Here is another Vibrant Person for this week… Sa…

Sherrie Zou • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Sherrie Zou

Our latest Vibrant Person is Sherrie Zou!!! BRISTO…

Kellie Mullins • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Kellie Mullins

Today’s Vibrant Person is Kellie Mullins!! ELKHART…

Amanda Wagner • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Amanda Wagner

Saturday’s Vibrant Person is Amanda Wagner!!! GOSH…

Zoe Eichorn • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Zoe Eichorn

Friday’s Vibrant Person is Zoe Eichorn!!! GOSHEN W…

Brad Ulick • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Brad Ulick

Happy Fourth of July. Today we salute our Vibrant…

Toby Crowley • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Toby Crowley

To kick off the Independence Day weekend, our Vibr…

Chris Ullery • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Chris Ullery

Our Vibrant Person today is Chris Ullery!! ELKHART…

Meggan Fink • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Meggan Fink

To kick off the week, our Vibrant Person today is…

Ben Decker • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Ben Decker

Ben Decker is Sunday’s Vibrant Person!!! ELKHART W…

Katie Meyers • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Katie Meyers

Today’s seriously Vibrant Person is Katie Meyers!!…

Cierra Clements • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Cierra Clements

Our Vibrant Person for Friday is Cierra Clements M…

Terry Kercher • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Terry Kercher

Terry Kercher is Thursday’s Vibrant Person!!! GOSH…

Ric Powers • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Ric Powers

Wednesday’s Vibrant Green Thumb is Ric Powers!!! E…

Phyllis Miller Phyllis Miller

Today’s very Vibrant Person is Phyllis Miller!!! G…

Cynthia Murphy • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Cynthia Murphy

Our Vibrant Person for Monday is Cynthia Murphy!!!…

Matt Hazelbaker • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Matt Hazelbaker

Today’s Vibrant Person is Matt Hazelbaker! ELKHART…

Nicole Barrow • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Nicole Barrow

Nicole Barrow is our Vibrant Person today! ELKHART…

Shannon Oakes • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Shannon Oakes

It’s Friday. It’s Jazz Fest time and Shannon Oakes…

Hannah Mitchell • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Hannah Mitchell

Today’s Vibrant Person is Hannah Mitchell!!! ELKHA…

Kim Barella • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Kim Barella

Our kind and generous Vibrant Person today is Kim…

Carrie Beachey • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Carrie Beachey

Our latest Vibrant Person is Carrie Beachey. MIDDL…

Nancy Nicholas • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Nancy Nicholas

Today’s Vibrant Person is Nancy Nicholas ELKHART N…

Lab Rats • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Lab Rats

Today’s Vibrant Team is the Lab Rats!! ELKHART The…

Sonya Whiteman • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Sonya Whiteman

Here is another Vibrant Person: Sonya Whiteman!!!…

Dr. Plez Lovelady • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Dr. Plez Lovelady

Today’s Vibrant Person is Dr. Plez Lovelady. ELKHA…

Teresa Clifford • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Teresa Clifford

We’re catching up… Thursday’s Vibrant Person is…

Demond and Javon Johnson

We’re back! We want to celebrate Demond and Javon…

Robin Reveal • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Robin Reveal

Sunday’s Vibrant Person is Robin Reveal!!! ELKHART…

Zari Williams • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Zari Williams

Our Vibrant Person this Saturday is Zari Williams!…

Sun You • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Sun You

Today’s Vibrant Young Person is Sun You!!! ELKHART…

Amy Sheley • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Amy Sheley

Our Vibrant Person today is Amy Sheley!! ELKHART A…

Amanda Irons • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Amanda Irons

Wednesday’s Vibrant Person is Amanda Irons!!! ELKH…

Tom Shoff • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Tom Shoff

Today’s Vibrant Person is Tom Shoff!! ELKHART Like…

Scott Spradling • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Scott Spradling

Our Vibrant Person today is Scott Spradling!!! CON…

Kathy Overholt • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Kathy Overholt

Today, our Vibrant Couple is Lloyd and Kathy Overh…

Jill Windy • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Jill Windy

Saturday’s Vibrant Person is Dr. Jill Windy. ELKHA…

Joe Mehl • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Joe Mehl

Today’s very Vibrant Person is Joe Mehl ELKHART CO…

Amy Worsham • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Amy Worsham

Today’s Vibrant Person is Amy Worsham!!! GOSHEN Wh…

Dr. Gene Stutsman • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Dr. Gene Stutsman

We are pleased to recognize another Vibrant Person…

Carla Warren • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Carla Warren

Today we are recognizing Carla Warren!!! ELKHART O…

Brea Persing • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Brea Persing

For the past week, we have written about some of N…

Jeannie Dudley • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Jeannie Dudley

Our very Vibrant Person today is Jeannie Dudley NA…

Jessica Flores • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Jessica Flores

It’s Saturday! Today we are recognizing Jessica Fl…

Cybil Stillson • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Cybil Stillson

Look for two Vibrant People today. Continuing our…

Gabriella Lucchese • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Gabriella Lucchese

Today, we have a Special Edition of the Vibrant Pe…

Donna Persing • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Donna Persing

The Vibrant Woman from Nappanee today is Donna Per…

Lizzie Odiorne • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Lizzie Odiorne

Lizzie Odiorne is today’s Vibrant Woman from Nappa…

Jodi Hochstetler • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Jodi Hochstetler

Our Vibrant Person today is Jodi Hochstetler! NAPP…

Kelly Linhart • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Kelly Linhart

This week we are doing something a little bit diff…

Eric Garton • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Eric Garton

Our Vibrant Person for today is Eric Garton ELKHAR…

Lorrie Palmer • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Lorrie Palmer

We are a little tardy today. Hearing about Lorrie…

Nancy Brock • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Nancy Brock

Friday’s Vibrant Person is Nancy Brock! ELKHART Wh…

Kelsey Rockstroh • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Kelsey Rockstroh

Thursday’s Vibrant Person is Kelsey Rockstroh! ELK…

Bradley Vite • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Bradley Vite

Bradley Vite is Wednesday’s Vibrant Person! ELKHAR…

Casey Lehman • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Casey Lehman

Today’s Vibrant Person is Casey Lehman. ELKHART Th…

Ryan Prahl • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Ryan Prahl

Our Vibrant Person for Monday is Ryan Prahl CONCOR…

Sandy Fotopoulos • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Sandy Fotopoulos

Our Vibrant Person on Mother’s Day is Sandy Fotopo…

John McKee • Vibrant People of Elkhart County John McKee

John McKee is our Vibrant Person today! MIDDLEBURY…

Lindsey Calvert • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Lindsey Calvert

Our Vibrant Person for Friday is Lindsey Calvert!…

Amy Riley Gilbert • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Amy Riley-Gilbert

Good things are worth waiting for and today’s Vibr…

Jill Garris • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Jill Garris

Jill Garris is our Vibrant Person for Wednesday! G…

Charlene Flowers • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Charlene Flowers

Our Vibrant Person for Tuesday is Charlene Flowers…

Amber Burgess • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Amber Burgess

Our Vibrant Person for today is Amber Burgess! GOS…

Marty Conley • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Marty Conley

Sunday’s Vibrant Person is Marty Conley ELKHART Ma…

Carla Riley • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Carla Riley

ELKHART Carla Riley is sorting through what to do…

Monica Yoder • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Monica Yoder

MIDDLEBURY Our Vibrant Person for Friday is Monica…

Kat Bromen • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Kat Bromen

ELKHART Today’s Vibrant Person is Kat Bromen! We’r…

Vaughn Nickell • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Vaughn Nickell

“I never thought about it.” That’s what Vaughn Nic…

Andy Jones • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Andy Jones

Our Vibrant Person for today is Andy Jones! Andy J…

Yolo Perez • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Yolo Perez

GOSHEN For Yolo Perez, life these days is a balanc…

Reba Goshert • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Reba Goshert

Reba Goshert says, “This place is home.” She is ta…

Amanda-Gobble • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Amanda Gobble

What do you when you need a creative outlet, have…

Lori Snyder • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Lori Snyder

ELKHART When it comes to all things real estate, L…

Ashlea Harrington • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Ashlea Harrington

ELKHART When she greets you over the phone, you ca…

Luke Gascho • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Luke Gascho

GOSHEN “I am a hopeful person,” Luke Gascho tells…

Joe Riegsecker • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Joe Riegsecker

GOSHEN Joe Riegsecker is a modest man with a sly s…

Katie Peel, Hollie Weidner, Siara Rogers and Conner Elonich • IUSB Students • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Katie Peel, Hollie Weidner, Siara Rogers and Conner Elonich

We want you to meet four Vibrant College students…

Joanne Gallardo • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Joanne Gallardo

GOSHEN “You have to wonder when you are talking to…

Father Royce Gregerson • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Father Royce Gergeson

GOSHEN From a young age, Father Royce Gregerson fe…

Pastor Terri Petterson • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Pastor Terri Peterson

ELKHART When she smiles, she shines. When she prea…

Michael Case • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Michael Case

“This is what I do because I enjoy doing it – ‘Do…

Staci Anagnos • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Staci Anagnos

ELKHART Staci Anagnos has a big heart. No need to…

Nicole Williams • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Nicole Williams

ELKHART “This is go time for us,” says Nicole Will…

Phyllis & Gordon Hostetler • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Phyllis & Gordon Hostetler

ELKHART When Michelle Nash, the Curator of Collect…

Anna Mast • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Anna Mast

GOSHEN In the dictionary, the informal use of the…

Carl Stutsman • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Carl Stutsman

ELKHART Carl Stutsman is all about Elkhart County….

Summer Lewis • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Summer Lewis

ELKHART In places like England and Wales, a pub is…

Nanci Wirt • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Nanci Wirt

ELKHART Nanci Wirt has a keen eye, a distinct arti…

Kelly Regier • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Kelly Regier

ELKHART She has a passion for fashion, the desire…

Stephanie Coleman • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Stephanie Coleman

ELKHART “It’s sad to see my hometown failing and d…

Liz Shenk • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Liz Shenk

GOSHEN “Everyone has a story and they are all diff…

Andrew Hall • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Andrew Hall

ELKHART Some will ask, “Why am I here?” Others jus…

Adrienne Nesbitt • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Adrienne Nesbitt

GOSHEN Today’s Vibrant Person is Adrienne Nesbitt!…

Nicole Deckert • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Nicole Deckert

MIDDLEBURY Nicole Deckert is today’s Vibrant Perso…

Patsy Boehler • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Patsy Boehler

Today, our Vibrant Person is Patsy Boehler! It was…

Kate Leaman • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Kate Leaman

GOSHEN “I love life. I love food. I love making fo…

Sir Jester • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Sir Jester

Elkhart County’s Vibrant Jester! News Release 4/1/…

Marla Krider • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Marla Krider

MIDDLEBURY “We have such a pretty little downtown,…

Allison Tinsley • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Allison Tinsley

Allison Tinsley is today’s Vibrant person! Years a…

Kevin Koch • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Kevin Koch

GOSHEN To be a bespoke tailor who has traveled all…

Monique Harris • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Monique Harris

ELKHART Monique Harris likes shoes. She also likes…

Mary Whitt • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Mary Whitt

BRISTOL Mary Whitt is today’s Vibrant person! Mary…

Anthony Hunt • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Anthony Hunt

ELKHART Anthony Hunt is today’s Vibrant person! It…

Steve and Monique Peacock • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Steve and Monique Peacock

ELKHART Steve and Monique Peacock are today’s Vibr…

Adam Bujalski • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Adam Bujalski

ELKHART COUNTY Adam Bujalski gets around. His invo…

Gale Gerber • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Gale Gerber

NAPPANEE After years playing gigs all over the are…

Matthew Manley • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Matthew Manley

GOSHEN “And the Tony for best performance in a mus…

Mike Long • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Mike Long

BRISTOL Some people are right where they belong. T…

The Barkby Family • Vibrant People of Elkhart County The Barkby Family

MIDDLEBURY Today’s write up is a little different….

Rocio Diaz • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Rocio Diaz

GOSHEN She knew for a long time that this is where…

Marcia Yost • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Marcia Yost

GOSHEN Today’s Vibrant person is Marcia Yost! “My…

Keenan Wenger • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Keenan Wenger

GOSHEN Keenan Wenger’s basketball career ended in…

McCray Wenger • Vibrant People of Elkhart County McCray Wenger

GOSHEN This is the story of a 21-year-old man from…

Deb Kinsey • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Deb Kinsey

ELKHART Deb Kinsey is today’s Vibrant person! “Thi…

Charlie Dean • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Charlie Dean

ELKHART Charlie Dean is today’s Vibrant Person Jea…

Delia Grajeda • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Delia Grajeda

ELKHART Delia Grajeda is today’s Vibrant person! “…

Tara Morris • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Tara Morris

ELKHART Tara Morris is today’s Vibrant person! Tar…

Jane Allen • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Jane Allen

MIDDLEBURY Jane Allen is today’s Vibrant person! T…

James Ballard • Vibrant People of Elkhart County James Ballard

ELKHART The Vibrant person today is James Ballard!…

Bart Fore • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Bart Fore

ELKHART Bart Fore is today’s Vibrant person! He mi…

Kyle Sears • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Kyle Sears

ELKHART Kyle Sears is today’s Vibrant person! One…

Tammy Pfister • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Tammy Pfister

ELKHART A quick and easy laugh, a warm smile and a…

John Contreras • Vibrant People of Elkhart County John Contreras

JIMTOWN John Contreras is today’s Vibrant person!…

Faith Nickell • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Faith Nickell

Faith Nickell is today’s Vibrant Person! “She’s ou…

Steve Freeto • Vibrant People of Elkhart County Steve Freeto

GOSHEN Steve Freeto is today’s Vibrant Person! “My…

Lori Hoyt King

ELKHART Lori Hoyt King is today’s Vibrant Person!…

Israel Vargas

ELKHART Israel Vargas is today’s Vibrant Person! T…

Linda Thompson

NAPPANEE Gloria Moser has been friends with Linda…

Leanne Martin

GOSHEN Brad Miller lost 85 pounds and completed hi…

Kim Clarke

Middlebury  It would not be unusual for Kim Clarke…

Pam Sandy

Elkhart Pam Sandy likes people.  More than that, s…

Blake Eckelbarger

Elkhart  He knows a thing or two about time.  He u…

Regina Hauptli & Burke

ELKHART  Yet another first. Our Vibrant “People” t…

Jeanne Focht

NAPANNEE “I like old things,” says Jeanne Focht. …

Jeff Sweazy

DUNLAP  About Jeff Sweazy, Bria Pletcher says he i…

Brian Byrn

ELKHART   The Midwest Museum of American Art is an…

John Bowers

WAKARUSA   John Bowers loves to talk trash.  He’s…

Carrie Lee Bland-Kendall

GOSHEN  David Kendall says about his wife Carrie L…

Javier Jimenez

CONCORD SCHOOLS  “I am the product of the people w…

Bob Girard

ELKHART As he tells it, Bob Girard has a passion f…

Niko Fotopoulos

ELKHART “I can’t tell you how many new people I ge…

Juan-Carlos Alarcon

  Elkhart What were you doing last Sunday? No…

Dina Harris

ELKHART “She’s everywhere! She’s everywhere!”  So…

Marcia Eppers

 Elkhart Marcia Eppers feels blessed to have the t…

Heather Bohn

ELKHART  Concord High School Principal Lisa Kendal…

Annette Webb

GOSHEN  You will usually see Annette Webb of Goshe…

Ruth Rockwell

ELKHART  Some people wake up and say, “Oh lord, it…

Eriberta Perez

ELKHART If you know someone who can stretch a day…

Tricia Blosser

GOSHEN “Dancing feet make for smiling faces.”  Gos…

Leah Schroeder

Goshen “I like beautiful things.”  So states Leah…

Steve Gruber

ELKHART A community that is vibrant has an undenia…

Zanzer Anderson

Zanzer Anderson has a gift.  In fact, she has seve…

Adrian Riley

ELKHART Sometimes a man just knows when it’s time…

Dr. Don Minter

GOSHEN “90 years of wisdom always shared with grac…

Josh Cooper

GOSHEN Josh was part of the core people that began…

Mike Keagle

ELKHART If you take one look at Mike Keagle perche…

Erica and Ella Hunt

Middlebury They believe in miracles.  They live li…

Jeff Penney

Elkhart You can see him on the sidelines of fields…

John Leavitt

Nappanee When we contacted John Leavitt of Nappane…

Kendra Divine

This is no joke. What do you get when you mix some…

David Dufour

Elkhart Many of those of us in Elkhart County appr…

Pam Hoffer

“I feel like I am living out my passion.  It has s…

Jeff Lafferty

Nobody has it better than Jeff Lafferty. Just ask…

Bobbie Sage

Elkhart County At her business, Crossfit Raze, you…

Kris Mueller

Middlebury Kris Mueller is effervescent.  She bubb…

Steve Hrynewycz

Elkhart County Floating on the Elkhart River was o…

Christina Sanchez Ramirez

Goshen For Christina Sanchez Ramirez, 2018 was an…

Mixhi Marquis

Goshen Mixhi Marquis grew up in Goshen and is know…

Les Gufstafson-Zook

Goshen He might be a little embarrassed being call…

Lee Miller

Elkhart County Lee is a very active member in the…

Kelly Anderson

Elkhart “I’m really shy,” she says from across the…

Doug Shaffer

Goshen From his position behind home plate he can…

Pam Knight

  Elkhart Sleepy-eyed customers walking into…

Allen Brenneman

Goshen He is a poet and a sculptor.  He is an awar…

Pat & Owen Weaver

ELKHART Long ago, Pat Weaver said she and her husb…

Derrell Weaver

Elkhart The first word he ever spoke was “rainbow….

Leah Benavente

Elkhart According to her co-worker Ashley Jordan,…

Jalyn Stofleth

Goshen There are kids.  There are active kids.  An…

Chelsea Gorsuch

Middlebury  Chelsea Gorsuch was a high school guid…

Carla Darr

Elkhart It is hard to imagine Carla Darr without h…

Veronica Borkholder

Nappanee Veronica is an enthusiastic and hard-work…

Jason Fink

Elkhart Jason Fink loves Elkhart. He isn’t origina…

Ben Hartman

Goshen It takes a special mind to think how the pr…

Austin Replogle

Elkhart  Not a day that goes by that Austin Replog…

Kathy Mikel

Wakarusa Each week, Kathy makes a giant sub sandwi…

Jessica Davila

Goshen As her friend Shannon Oakes said about her,…

Paul Thomas

ELKHART We start this series with a man who is the…

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