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“It's my dream job,” Lisa Norman said. Funnily enough, becoming a teacher wasn’t always on Norman's radar. Norman is currently a Language Arts teacher at Fegely Middle School in Portage - but this wasn’t always the career she had envisioned...

What’s recently happened? Portage High School (PHS) students and faculty are making it known that their building is no place for hate. The No Place for Hate initiative is in full force at PHS and around the Portage Township Schools (PTS) district...

With the holidays approaching, the Region’s feeling awfully festive! Whether you’re looking to attend a Christmas concert, get on the ice for ice skating, or cram in a little extra knowledge before the new year, we’ve got you covered. Take a...

Many years ago, the tradition of the Good Life Awards with the solid steel custom-crafted award began to recognize six people who have demonstrated exceptional willingness and ability to stand up for good. The 42 people who have earned one of these...

Katie Marmino is a behavioral specialist at Jones Elementary School. With this title comes quite the list of responsibilities, yet it allows Marmino to gain skills for her life outside of work.  “I spend most of my time helping the teachers figure...

It’s basically Christmas in Northwest Indiana this weekend, and there are plenty of chances to show your holiday spirit. From exploring winter wonderlands of brightly lit homes to pictures with the big man in red, you have a bevy of opportunities...

Robert “Bob” Carnagey is a Northwest Indiana local. Living most of his life on the border of Indiana and Illinois, he graduated from Thornton Fractional North High School in the summer of 1964. Carnagey then enrolled into the University of...

“Servants’ hearts and a love for helping people – that’s having this profession,” said Melinda Malaski. Malaski may appear to just be a sixth-grade teacher at Fegely Middle School, but she is more than just that. In addition to teaching...

The Region is getting ready for the holidays! With Santa appearing in several parades, plenty of Christmas lights, and other festive activities planned, you’ll be feeling the holiday spirit in Northwest Indiana. Take advantage of the opportunities...

Valparaiso resident Roberta Tuft is a thyroid cancer survivor who has survived cancer not once but twice. Her journey started just before Thanksgiving in 2006. She went in to see Dr. John Carter, her primary doctor in Hobart because she was having...