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Adrienne Carrol got into adult education when her grandfather-in-law suggested that she apply to be a teacher at Portage Adult Education. She became a teacher at their satellite locations in Lowell and Cedar Lake, and Carrol continued on with adult...

What’s recently happened? There’s nothing better than a fun Friday in Portage. From now until the end of the summer, Founders Square will host “The Market on the Square” which will be held every Friday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event...

Fairs and festivals are coming to the Region, and you’re not going to want to miss out on the diverse activities they offer this weekend! From Hammond’s Festival of the Lakes all the way to La Porte’s County Fair, the attractions are calling...

George Mamounas has been working at his Rosewood Family Restaurant since he was 8 years old. Born in Gary, Mamounas lived in Merrillville until the age of 10 before moving to Portage. In 1998, Mamounas became the owner of his family’s South Haven...

Al Guillen has dedicated his life to helping others. He has been helping others through countless different occupations and extra activities throughout his lifetime. On a snowy February of 1967, Guillen was drafted into the U.S. Army. This was...

While the 4th may be passed, the party never stops in the Region! Festivals are happening everywhere from East Chicago to New Buffalo. Hang out with auto enthusiasts, taco lovers, live musicians, bikers, artists, and everyone else in Northwest...

Shane Prance has come full circle. He coaches baseball at his alma mater, Portage High School, and just finished his first year of teaching Physical Education and Health. Prance was born in Chicago and moved to Portage where he played four years on...

Independence Day is right around the corner, and the Region is preparing a little early with tons of fun outdoor events and activities to do this weekend! With summer markets, races, parades, and even one or two fireworks displays all happening,...

In August 2020, Louie Maldonado, a resident of Michigan City, went in for a colonoscopy after noticing he was starting to have stomach issues. It was then that it was determined he was indeed having problems, and Maldonado was diagnosed with stage...

Bailey Leonard, a student at Willowcreek Middle School, has liked to listen and sing along with music since she was little. Leonard auditioned for and was selected to sing as an alto as a part of the Middle School Honors Junior Choir. As a part of...