Russel Brodhacker
Communications CoordinatorAs our Communications and Outreach Coordinator, Russel is instrumental in engaging in the community to foster meaningful connections. With a knack for writing and connection, Broadhacker ensures that our community knows what we are doing when we are doing it.
Before joining our team, Russel explored various endeavors, but now, he's fully immersed in the world of media and communications, bringing his unique perspective and skills to the table. Armed with a college degree from Purdue University Northwest, where he majored in Communications with a concentration in public relations, Russel brings a unique perspective to the team at Lakeshore.
Whether exploring the great outdoors, penning a children's book, or spreading kindness incognito, Russel embodies the spirit of adventure both in and out of the office. Join us in celebrating his passion, creativity, and dedication to making a difference at Lakeshore Public Media.
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Accessible coverage of the 47th President's inauguration begins Monday, January 20, starting at 9:30 AM CT. -
Lakeshore PBS will simulcast “Remembering President Jimmy Carter – A PBS News Special” starting at 8:00 AM on January 9, 2025, with audio coverage available to Northwest Indiana listeners on 89.1FM. Additional audio coverage accessible via LakeshorePublicMedia.org. A live stream of the broadcast will be accessible on Lakeshore Public Media’s Facebook page, @LakeshorePublicMedia1 -
Start 2024 with fun and learning at Bellaboo’s Building Block Party, January 2–5. This family-friendly event invites children and caregivers to explore the joy of block play while discovering its role in early childhood development. -
Tune in to 89.1 FM or stream online at LakeshorePublicMedia.org on Wednesday, December 18, from 7–9 p.m., and again on Christmas Day, December 25, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. -
Running from December 2 through December 6, this year’s campaign features a special initiative: 10% of all donations will be used to purchase gifts for underprivileged families in partnership with Healthy Families Lake County and Healthy Families Porter County. -
Portage Township Schools will host a free community screening of Building Blocks on Thursday, December 5 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the L3 Lab. -
Public broadcasting station for Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland, will deliver real-time election night coverage on Tuesday, November 5, beginning at 6:00 PM CT. -
Lakeshore selected to take part in CPB-funded training to foster digital innovation -
IronWorkz Corporation, in partnership with Lakeshore Public Media as the event’s marketing coordinator, announces the inaugural THE Summit: An Emerging of Ideas, themed "Cracking the Code on Entrepreneurship." This two-day event, scheduled for April 25-26, 2025, is supported by a $40,000 grant from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s Community Collaboration Fund. -
In partnership with Valparaiso University, the community screening is scheduled for Friday, November 15, 2024, from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in CLR 205 of the Christopher Center Library at Valparaiso University.
