Despite the hot weather, this weekend’s turning out to be an opportunity to chill out and take in some of the things that make the Region unique! With a lot of opportunities to get out in the community and spend some time discovering just how...
As a young girl, one of our pre-Memorial Day rituals, headed-up by my father Ben, was a trip to Saint Joseph Cemetery on South Bend’s west side to plant red geraniums on the graves of our family members, especially the veterans. The west-side...
Involved would be an adjective best fitting for Portage High School Senior Melody Martinez. Outside of finishing high school, Martinez has been busy being involved with her school sports and the Portage YMCA, an involvement that was inspired by her...
What’s recently happened? Spring sport MVPs As the 2023 spring sports season at Portage High School (PHS) wrapped up, the annual Spring Sports Awards Ceremony was held for the athletes involved in baseball, softball, Boys Golf, Girls Tennis, Boys...
This weekend’s weather is perfect for getting outside with your friends and family, and the Region is offering a plethora of fun activities to help give you something to do! With free concerts, movies, and dog-walking, the opportunity to do...
Teaching preschool is a daunting task for anyone, especially when teaching students with special needs. Robin Nelson is one of the people that participate in that line of work and has been doing it for 38 years. Nelson got involved in special...
This weekend’s weather is perfect for getting outside with your friends and family, and the Region is offering a plethora of fun activities to help give you something to do! Whether you’re trying to support the local sellers in your community or...
Weldon Crisman has never taken a moment for granted, and at 95 years old, he’s still looking for the next adventure on the horizon. Crisman was born in the Miller area in 1928 and moved out to the country off of Lincoln Highway when he was young....
Teaching runs in Gayle Frank’s family. Her mother was a third-grade teacher, and her older brother also teaches. Frank is in her 43rd year of teaching special education after growing up in Highland teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School....
Summer’s in the Region, and that means it’s time to get out and enjoy some sun! Northwest Indiana has plenty of outdoor activities lined up this weekend, from races to car shows to GreatNews.Life’s very own All About the Girls Part 8. Grab the...
