Becca Wireman

What made 2021 so entertaining? It was theatre productions, annual festivals, community events, 5Ks, holiday celebrations, art shows, parades, and so much more. No matter the occasion, the Region knows how to keep the fun alive and bring people...

Teachers, neighbors, coworkers, family members, mentors, friends, coaches. Whoever the people in your life may be, they can always use a bit of encouragement and recognition for the difference they are making in others and in their community. We were...

In times of struggle, we can always turn to our community to be reminded of all the good happening around us. Throughout 2021, that community was stronger than ever. Whether it was grabbing a friend to run a 5K with you, appreciating front-line...

As businesses across the Region continue to make their mark, we are continuously given more and more great news to share with all of you. 2021 saw tons of growth and development across our communities, with countless businesses expanding and creating...

On October 9, MegaBeatles will be returning to the Memorial Opera House in downtown Valparaiso for the seventh consecutive year to provide timeless entertainment to the Valpo community and beyond.  The MegaBeatles group is formed from a...

Lake Area United Way and United Way of Porter County are merging to better service the Northwest Indiana community. The two organizations began evaluating the benefits of a merger after Lake Area United Way CEO Lisa Daugherty announced she was...

On September 8, Center for Hospice Care held its 36th Helping Hands Awards Dinner. After a year of social distancing brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, this awards dinner was two years in the making.  “It was such a pleasure to see so many...

While the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt on many plans, including the Portage Township Food Pantry ribbon cutting, it didn’t stop the pantry from serving its community. After losing its home at the Portage alternative school when the building was...

On September 18, Three20 Recovery will have its ninth annual Hooked on Art Festival in downtown Chesterton. The event, which runs 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., provides fun for the entire family while also raising awareness for a great cause. “Hooked on...

Methodist Hospitals values its employees, which is easy to see through its employee engagement and recruitment initiatives.  In a typical year, Methodist hosts an employee service awards banquet that recognizes its dedicated and loyal staff for...