Grace Bentkowski

The good ole reliable: how traditional braces can be the best option for patients

The good ole reliable: how traditional braces can be the best option for patients With the abundant advancement of technology, it can be hard to decide which treatment to go for when it comes to aligning teeth. There’s ranting and raving from both sides but sometimes, it's best to go the traditional route -- braces. Offering...

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Top 10 entertainment articles on Portage.Life in 2022

By: Anekah Fish, Aubrey Thomson, Autum Meyers, Brenden Melvin, Collin Gee, Emily Fouts, Grace Bentkowski, Gwen Mathis, Jennifer Arzola, Zach Blair Last Updated: December 29, 2022

Top 10 entertainment articles on Portage.Life in 2022 In Portage, we live, we work, and of course, we play. In 2022, we found time to sing along at concerts, grab tickets to festivals, celebrate holidays like the Fourth of July, Halloween, and Thanksgiving, attend theatre productions, and cherish the...

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Top 10 community articles on Portage.Life in 2022

By: Ashley Spargo, Autum Meyers, Brenna Sealy, Brittany Mikolajczyk, Collin Gee, Curtis Hankins, Gena Demuth, Grace Bentkowski, Gwen Mathis, Lauren Grasham, Rachel Calderone Last Updated: December 22, 2022

Top 10 community articles on Portage.Life in 2022 If there’s one word that could be used to describe the people, places, feelings, experiences, things, and overall vibe of the Region, it’d be community. Our individual, collective, and shared communities are what make our Region so special, and...

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BraunAbility celebrates 50 years of serving, providing, and bettering mobility

BraunAbility celebrates 50 years of serving, providing, and bettering mobility By changing mobility for the better over the last 50 years, BraunAbility is celebrating its anniversary in a variety of ways. One of which is a project that achieved new heights for both BraunAbility and its partner, Indiana-based nonprofit...

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Local educators learn leadership at second-annual Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana conference

Local educators learn leadership at second-annual Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana conference Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana hosted its second annual two-day leadership conference at Purdue University Northwest’s Westville campus on August 2 and 3. As a way to engage administrators, educators, and staff members, Big Shoulders Fund...

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WHAM is a hit for the 11th year, bike riders cycle through NWI at night

WHAM is a hit for the 11th year, bike riders cycle through NWI at night The lights are off, and the ride is on! The City of Hammond and City of Whiting hosted its 11th annual WHAM After Midnight Ride early Sunday morning with glow-in-the-dark decor and decked-out cycles. As a way for bikers to enjoy the scenic paths and...

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