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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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. -
Lakeshore Public Media offers comprehensive coverage of state and local elections this year, starting with the 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial Debate on Thursday, October 24, at 6:00 PM CDT -
In a continued effort to serve Northwest Indiana’s electorate, Lakeshore Public Media welcomed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick to the station Friday, October 11, 2024. -
The Porter County Council Debate will take place Monday, October 7 at 6:00 p.m. at Woodland Park; 2100 Willowcreek Road, Portage, Indiana. -
The 90-minute debate will begin at 8:00 p.m. CT and will simulcast on Lakeshore PBS. -
On September 25, Lakeshore Public Media hosted the Building Block Breakfast: Fueling the Future at the Dean & Barbara White Community Center in Merrillville, bringing together more than 250 community leaders, educators, and child development advocates to focus on the critical importance of early childhood development. -
Lakeshore Public Media (WLPR 89.1 FM) is proud to announce the launch of its final radio pledge drive of the fiscal year, aptly named the "Build LPM" Radio Pledge Drive, running from September 19 to September 27.
