Alayna Wilkening

Every realtor knows the three most important words when it comes to finding the perfect property—location, location, location—so when one of the Portage locations of McColly Real Estate saw the opportunity to relocate to an office in a prime area...

On Thursday, May 11, hundreds of graduates gathered for the last time to celebrate the end of the long road to graduation at Indiana University Northwest (IUN). The 57th commencement ceremony featured stories from some of IUN’s hardest-working...

Finding a place to store your savings and livelihood can be challenging. In addition to simply finding an institution they trust, those looking for a bank or credit union must also consider added fees, interest rates, and other factors that may...

The Porter County Expo Center (the Expo) has been the center of celebration for decades. The timeless Valparaiso staple has served as the backdrop for many functions over the years from craft fairs, to weddings, but its timelessness does not hinder...

Money is valuable. It causes and solves problems, divides and unites people, and breaks and creates boundaries. Money is powerful, which is why it’s so important to put it in a place that will treat it as such. There are a few ways to handle money....

Kale Nelson has been a Region resident since he was born, and he continues to enjoy the area as he begins to build a career for himself post-graduation. As a kid, Nelson enjoyed watching his father coach high school sports, and as he began his high...

It’s a Sunday night and light snow covers the Region. It’s forecasted to snow well into the morning and continue through the remainder of the day. Most people have hunkered down for the night drinking hot chocolate under warm blankets. Most are...

Dyan Leto is truly rooted in nature. As the City of Portage Parks and Recreation Superintendent, Leto spends most of her day immersed in all-things parks, but outside of that, Leto still finds herself spending time at one of Portage’s many parks....