Carter Puckett

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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...

Region athletes brought the excitement in 2021 as they took the field, court, track, mat, course, stage, and so much more to show off their skills and prove that their hard work has paid off. With so many different games and matches happening across...

On December 4, City of Hobart hosted America’s Crossroads Bowl, one of three NCAA Division II bowl games hosted throughout the nation. This bowl was formed in 2019 by Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) and Great Midwest Athletic Conference...

A Northwest Indiana native, a mother, and a leader, Jessica McRobert spends her time giving back to the community through the gift of youth sports. As the first-ever female President of Portage Jr. Miss Softball (PJM), McRobert has excelled at...

On November 4, the City of La Porte and Mayor Tom Dermody announced that ESPN and the National Interscholastic Basketball Conference (NIBC) will be coming to the Civic Auditorium from Jan. 6-8 for three days of elite prep basketball. This event is a...

Rachel Calderone isn’t originally from the Region, but she loves to call Northwest Indiana home. As an alumnus of Hanover Central High School, Calderone first moved here at the beginning of her high school career and hasn’t looked back since. As...

The first weekend of September is sure to be a blast! There are plenty of opportunities to get out of the house and enjoy the last of the Summer weather. From concerts to ball games and everything in between, these 10 fun things are sure to knock...