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For children of Porter County Education Services, seeing the board during class can be a struggle. With limited federal and state funds to apply toward equipment for the visually-impaired children, Porter County Education Services turned to...

Finding a trust-worthy, honest, and affordable mechanic may seem like a challenge to some, but clients of Reeder’s Auto Service Center of Portage don’t have to think twice when it comes to auto repairs and tire services. Well-known in the Region...

When looking back on the most memorable experiences of high school, many people remember squeezing into bleachers with bags of popcorn as they rooted for their favorite team to rebound, dribble, and alley-oop their way to victory. Basketball in the...

Balancing a large family with a successful career takes grace, patience, and passion. Brian Jones, Assistant Principal of Portage High School and father to seven children, makes the balancing act look easy, all while finding opportunities to give...

While it is well known that parents teach their children invaluable lessons, it is often overlooked how much children can teach their parents. Amy Aldrich of Portage, a mother of three daughters, knows firsthand how parenthood can transform how you...

At the heart of every community, there are small businesses that promote the local economy, support families of the neighborhood, and create a vibrant and diverse culture. Northwest Indiana is certainly no exception. With a hearty history of small...

When Ken Elwood looks at his hometown of Portage, he sees a community bursting with the same qualities that his mother personified in Elwood’s childhood: toughness, passion, and grit. “I’ve always loved the Portage community. It’s a tough,...

For many children of the Region, the most exciting part of the holiday season is the moment when Santa finally appears at the end of the parade of the Duneland Chamber of Commerce’s Hometown Holiday Celebration. On Saturday, the holiday spirit...

With over 23 years at the City Council of Portage, Elizabeth Modesto demonstrates how hard work, unwavering determination, and a love for the community can make all the difference. From childhood, Modesto had a close look at the remarkable effect...

The City of Hammond came together on Saturday morning to honor the Region’s veterans during the 5th annual Veteran’s Appreciation Day Parade. “We’re the Region’s only Veteran’s Day parade,” Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. said. McDermott...