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...
For Kara Thornberry, teaching was more than a career choice. From an early age, she knew that the classroom was where she wanted to be. She would often play "school" with friends and siblings growing up, eventually leading to her lifelong...
Despite its best efforts, the weather hasn’t managed to keep the fun out of Northern Indiana yet! With tribute bands, learning opportunities, and chances to get out into the snow, this weekend is set to be a fun one here in Northern Indiana! Take a...
For David and Debra “Deb” Pratt, teaching isn’t just a profession — it’s a shared passion that has defined their lives and careers at Purdue University Northwest (previously Purdue University North Central). Deb Pratt started her journey at...
This may be cold, but things are heating up in Northern Indiana this weekend as you get plenty of opportunities to get out of the house and into the community! Whether you’re hoping to pick up a new skill or make new friends, you’ll have the...
John Summers, a lifelong resident of Lake County Indiana, dedicates much of his time to supporting fellow veterans. Summers volunteers for a local non-profit organization called Operation Charlie Bravo (OCB). Having the opportunity to use his skills...
A hub of activity thanks to its central location between several major metropolitan areas like Chicago, a strong industrial and business scene, and immediate access to the Ports of Indiana, the City of Portage attracts people and ideas from all over...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Ken Bult Ken Bult considers himself a renaissance man doused in the arts. Music, literature and photography have been at the forefront of Bult’s professional and personal life, even in retirement. He wants to...
For the first weekend of 2025, Northern Indiana is pulling out all the stops! Whether you’re looking to catch a rocking concert or get on stage yourself, this weekend’s activities run the gamut of everything that can be called fun. Take a look at...
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...
