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A long time resident of Portage, Mary Martinez took the lessons she learned from her own mother, and it sparked a passion. She changes lives every day with her work in the hospital.  “Her success was all heart and hard work. I learned so much...

Mitch Mullins did not choose to go into the Army Reserve, but, according to him, it was one of the best decisions he ever made. Mullins joined the Reserve in ‘71, having just gotten his associate’s degree from Purdue University. He received...

It’s spooky season in the Region, and this weekend is offering plenty of reasons to get dressed up! Whether it’s throwing on your Sunday best to honor people making a difference in Northwest Indiana, digging through the closet for your old denim...

Alicia White has worked at the Portage Township Schools as a behavior specialist for three years now. She grew up in Portage and went to Portage High School. White went on to attend Purdue University, majoring in health and human sciences with a...

It’s time to celebrate the last days of September as we enter the final quarter of the year! Whether you’re trying to broaden your horizons or just have a good time, the Region’s got you covered heading into October. Take a look at our list of...

Andrea “Andie” Wolfinsohn’s life took a drastic turn when she went in for her yearly mammogram almost four years ago. The results prompted her radiologist to schedule an additional ultrasound and biopsy, and the latter came back with the...

Carrie Biggs always knew that she wanted to be a teacher. Born in Seoul, Biggs was adopted and raised in Portage where she played school with her friends, which is how she came to find her life’s calling. Today, Biggs has been a title one teacher...

Fall is here, and with it comes a plethora of family fun in the Region. From Valparaiso’s annual Brewfest to car shows like Hammond’s Cruise ‘n’ Chews, there’s something for everyone this weekend in Northwest Indiana! Take a look at our...

What’s recently happened? The 2023-2024 school year for Portage Township Schools (PTS) has officially started. Though there are a lot of changes happening throughout the district, the newest and biggest change resides in Portage High School (PHS)....

Deonadrae “Dre” Brumfield has been with the Portage Youth Basketball for three years and is now a board member. Brumfield grew up in Gary where he went to Roosevelt High School and later studied Criminology at Indiana State University on...