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It’s no secret that a life well lived is full of all kinds of experiences, both good and bad. Veteran John Mitchell has certainly led a well-lived life–he’s leapt at  unique opportunities, faced many hardships, and achieved incredible...

I drive a 75-minute commute every morning and evening. It presents a lot of time to think.  Recently I was driving to work, and it was pretty foggy out. I got to thinking about life and how it relates to the fog. As you are driving in the fog,...

Going into college for a medical degree, Lindsey Bando decided that she didn’t want to pursue a career in the medical field. She wanted to help people and make relationships within her community. After racking her brain, Bando landed on...

This weekend in the Region is all about taste! Whether you're looking for music, art, or food, Northwest Indiana has a full buffet of options to offer you this weekend. You’ve got plays, special menus, art exhibits, and even an esports conference...

Seeing a child go through sickness is heartbreaking. Unfortunately, this is a long-term situation for families of children with cancer. Laura Stevenson-James has been in this situation with her daughter, Haven James, for two years now. On April 2,...

Kale Nelson has been a Region resident since he was born, and he continues to enjoy the area as he begins to build a career for himself post-graduation. As a kid, Nelson enjoyed watching his father coach high school sports, and as he began his high...

With the weather getting warmer, it’s time for the Region to get outside and take advantage of the remnants of winter while it still can. From ice skating to hikes to outdoor brewfests, there’s plenty to do outside in Northwest Indiana this...

Getting your message across is one of the core needs of leadership and ratchets up every level you grow through. Your organization needs you to be confident and competent. Your own future demands it as well. As a leader, getting a plan or proposal...

For seven years, 73-year-old Larry Dzrojkoski has been driving buses for Portage schools. After retiring, Dzrojkoski decided that he wanted to get another job, one that was more flexible. Dzrojkoski figured that bus driving would give him the...

Hospitals are vital for the health of a community and necessary to drive a healthy economy. Accessible, high-quality health care is our mission—and it’s not just about treating patients. This year, 2023, marks 100 years that Methodist Hospitals...