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After going through an annual mammogram, Stacy Maugans found out that she had an aggressive breast cancer. Doctors found it early, meaning that the cancer was treatable. Maugans had stage one breast cancer, having three different types of tumor...

After working as a truck driver for Amazon in Elmwood, Illinois, Jess Drwal decided to come back to the Region to be close to her family in Portage and Hobart. This led to her current job as a truck driver for Holland Special Delivery in Munster...

This Memorial Day weekend, it’s important for the Region community to remember what those who gave everything sacrificed for. That’s why, this weekend, Northwest Indiana is focusing on events that get everyone together for fun, wholesome...

It was 2019 when Rosemary Martinez opened Power Nutrition, a nutrition club in Portage. The mother of three wanted a career that would allow her to spend more time with her kids. That led her to owning Power Nutrition and additionally Ultimate...

The Region is taking advantage of the nice weather this weekend to get outside with the community! From bike rides to interactive art to live concerts, Northwest Indiana is holding nothing back in terms of fun for the whole family. Get outside with...

What’s recently happened? Runners show grit as they race down the track The Portage High School (PHS) Unified Track Team is back at it for another season of fun! Unlike other sports in the district, this unique team experience is not all about...

Working different jobs in multiple areas can be a hard feat, but Laryssa Vaclavik miraculously does it every day. Not only is she working towards her teaching license, but she is also a substitute teacher, a lifeguard, and an assistant coach for the...

Spring is in full swing and so is the Region! This weekend is a time of celebration with Mother’s Day events to show your appreciation for the special women in your life and graduation commencements acknowledging a huge milestone in any life....

Mark Volk grew up in Michigan City and attended Elston High School. After graduating from high school, Volk knew he wanted to serve his country, so he joined the Army Reserves and went to Purdue University Northwest to study electrical engineering...

Being selected to participate in the American Choir Directors Association (ACDA)’s National Conference is a tremendous honor for any young musician. Less than 10 students are selected each year to participate from each state. For the Barnes family,...