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Doug Johnson is the assistant principal and athletic director at Willowcreek Middle School. Johnson jokes he moved to Northwest Indiana temporarily in 1997 when he started teaching geography and history and coaching hockey, golf, and baseball at Lake...

This month is all about the heart. Whether you're looking to check in on your health or perhaps your love life, the Region has a suite of events ready to sweep you off your feet! From Community’s Hearts of Hope and Northwest Health’s Stories from...

During his military service, United States Marine Corps veteran Anthony Pilota dedicated his life to serving his country. Now, as the veteran services coordinator at Purdue University Northwest, Pilota has committed himself to ensuring that veteran...

Whether she’s in the classroom or out in the stables, Debra “Deb” Ekdahl has always had a strong passion for helping others. The eighth grade Willowcreek Middle School English teacher has found a unique way to inspire her students both in and...

February is here, and with it comes a bunch of new activities in Northwest Indiana! Whether that’s getting all dressed up for Tri Kappa Iota’s annual gala or checking in on your heart health with Community Healthcare System, the fun runs the...

St. Louis, Missouri native Pamela “Pam” Barton had only moved to Hobart a couple months before her diagnosis. In the fall of 2022, she decided she would go in to see the doctor for a routine check up. Despite having little signs or symptoms, her...

Kailey Brauer is an eighth-grade science teacher at Fegley Middle School. Brauer has been around the area for a while now, but no matter where she has taught, her heart belongs to Fegley it seems.  “I was at Fegley for a year in 2021. I left and...

As the winter chill begins to wane, the Region is waking up to play! Whether it’s taking the time to get to know the people and world around you or diving headfirst into the last of the wintery events, there’s plenty to discover in Northwest...

Growing up with a mother who teaches English can come with beneficial life lessons. It can also affect your career choice. That happens to be the case for Rivian Ross who followed in her mother’s footsteps and became an English teacher. ...

Despite the cold, all the fun in the Region is heating up! From concerts to comedians to ice skating spectaculars, nothing will keep Northwest Indiana from getting out and enjoying itself. Stay safe, stay warm, and make sure to have some fun! Take a...