“I was planning my life, where to go to college or where to go on spring break. When I was diagnosed with cancer, it was nothing I would ever expect.” Two-time cancer survivor Tina Chip has remained positive despite the life-changing obstacles...
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A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Devon Mulligan
“It’s a small town, with a big city attraction that has Midwest hospitality.” This is how Financial Advisor Devon Mulligan describes his town, Portage. He was born in Washington D.C., and after bouncing around the east coast, the Mulligans...
Hannah’s Hope Equipment Assistance Program Supports Local Families and Children in Need
Hannah’s Hope is a Northwest Indiana non-profit that provides developmental equipment to kids with special needs. The non-profit charity started in honor of Hannah Martinez. She was born with severe brain damage caused by a possible prenatal...
A Portage Life in The Spotlight: Mark Marvin
Mark Marvin is from Monticello and commutes every day to his career as a Portage High School Economics Teacher and an Instructional Coach. He drives the extra miles simply because he loves what he does. Instructional Coaches work with new teachers on...
Healthy Night Out with the Girls Inspires Fun, Wellness
The Breast Care Center at Methodist Hospital held their Healthy Night Out with the Girls event Thursday night, bringing women together for pampering as well as health education. The focus for this quarterly event was the new blood pressure...
Community Healthcare System’s 13th Annual Hearts of Hope spreads Awareness
St. Mary Medical Center of Hobart hosted the 13th annual Hearts of Hope program on Thursday as part of its effort to combat a major illness that affects hundreds of thousands of Americans every year: heart disease. Hearts of Hope is a month-long...
Here’s to your Health: La Porte Hospital CEO Invites Community to Hear Updates on Hospital
On Wednesday, members of the community gathered to hear La Porte Hospital CEO Ashley Dickinson and other members of the hospital leadership team provide an update on the exciting developments at La Porte Hospital over the last eight months. The focus...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Tom Bonez
Teachers make a lasting impact on the lives of their students, and that is what Tom Bonez wants to do for Willowcreek Middle School. Born and raised in Northwest Indiana, Bonez graduated from Portage High School, after which he went to Trine...
A Portage Life in The Spotlight: Nicholas Wellman
Teachers are often described as leaders of today’s youth, and Nicholas Wellman captures that very essence at Willowcreek Middle School. As a Portage resident, being a role model and a teacher has always been instilled in him. Portage is home for...
A Portage Life in The Spotlight: Jesse Mendez
Born and raised in Northwest Indiana, Jesse Mendez is no stranger when it comes to being involved in the community. As President of the Portage Soccer Club, Mendez strives to do more than coach. “I started and played when I was young and now,...