Julia Demma

“A smile goes a long way.” This old saying embodies two Portage High School custodians’ day-to-day interactions with students passing by. Barbie Evans and her partner in crime Ron Gish have been part of the PHS family for about 22 years, and...

September—when Friday Night Lights slowly transition into a Sunday full of NFL football. Fans across the country wake up eager as little kids on Christmas morning, throw on their jerseys, and make a day out of each pressing game. No matter which...

Portage High School senior Qamille Armour has left her mark on PHS in more ways than one. While her work graces the halls of PHS in mural format, overall, Armour has been a devoted art advocate for as long as she can remember, and her true passion...

Faculty and staff welcomed the incoming freshmen class of Indiana University Northwest with smiles, sweets, and a symbolic pin during their first day on campus. Gathered in the IU Northwest theater at the Arts & Sciences building, freshmen waited...

“Nothing over here at the ‘Nut House’ is ever completely smooth sailing,” said Carol Podolak as Joy Thompkins, her partner in crime and fellow co-owner of B Nutty finished her sentence, “We specialize in crunchy peanut butter for a...

Nancy Frigo, New Construction and Development Specialist at McColly Real Estate, starts her day by getting out into the community, pushing to make a difference and making people’s dreams of becoming homeowners a reality. Currently, Frigo is working...

We all know that buying a home can be a complicated, multi-step process, but at McColly Real Estate, they hold true to their slogan, “All Purpose Real Estate. One Source.” McColly has proven to be a one-stop shop for buyers, offering everything...

As the sun began to set at Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park in Hammond, excitement for this year’s Festival of the Lake’s opening night act began to rise. “Nelly has so many memorable hits that he’s released over the years, and I can’t...