What's recently happened? The Portage Boys Wrestling Team achieved a remarkable victory by being named Regional Champions, scoring a total of 246.5 points over the last weekend of January. Their success earned them a spot to compete in the regionals...
When she was just 10 years old, Megan App found out that her 2-month-old baby brother suffered from bilateral hernias. It was a fairly serious condition, one that required surgery to repair. For a young child who had just welcomed a new sibling, it...
On February 7, NorthShore Health Centers held its first Give Kids a Smile Day event of the year. Parents could bring their underinsured children aged 1 to 17 to one of NorthShore’s dental clinics in Hammond, Lake Station, Portage,...
Ashleigh Jett was born and raised in the small community of Lothian in Maryland. She came to Indiana after moving to Hammond around the time of her early teenage years. She graduated from Carmel High School near Indianapolis. She’s been a homemaker...
What's recently happened? As 2025 starts, the new year greets Hoosiers with freezing January weather. While that should be expected from this area, the problems the cold weather causes don’t get old. Cars at risk of failures, limited hot water, and...
Undergoing radiation treatments for many is a difficult test of courage. For one woman in the Region, however, her treatments brought her closer to a stranger in an unexpected manner. Shelly Sunderland was sitting next to a patient prior to their...
It’s not everyday that you get to sit down with a cancer survivor, a military veteran, a change-maker in the community, or a thriving high school student and get a look into what it’s like to live in their shoes. By sitting down with the members...
If previous years taught us anything, it’s to prioritize our wellbeing and take care of ourselves through difficult times. Each year brings new stressors and challenges, but being able to take a look at your health and make changes that promote...
What’s recently happened? In mid-November, Portage High School was recognized as a Project ADAM Heart Safe School. The school was awarded this after integrating many precautions in the event of an incident. Over the past three years, PTS Director...