This weekend is all about reflecting on the past and looking forward to the future in the Region! With musical performances in honor of people who changed the soundscape, reflections on the beauty of the world around us, and education opportunities...
Since high school, Alyssa Melendez has been interested in salon work. Having started her career as a receptionist, Melendez took a break from the salon but ultimately gravitated back to it. “I started at a salon in Portage, Indiana called Center of...
Getting diagnosed with cancer can be very traumatizing, especially for a child. However, some patients have to face this news before they are even old enough to understand their diagnosis. Brittany Fair was diagnosed with pilomyxoid astrocytoma (PMA)...
While the weather may try to disagree, it’s still winter in the Region, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate that fact this weekend! From ice skating in Valpo, cozy band performances in Chesterton, Crown Point, and Hobart, to La Porte’s...
Speaking with a mindset of abundance and self-validation is so much better than limiting yourself. I’ve been talking to my cousin about something he’s coaching others on, and it’s very insightful stuff. I’m not doing his coaching...
With all the moving parts of the police system, it is important to have someone in charge to make sure everything is running smoothly. It is even more essential that the person placed in this role is determined, responsible, and fit to be a leader....
It’s time to party in the Region with some blasts from the past! Start your weekend by heading back to the 20s, hit the 60s for some Beatlemania, make a quick stop in the 70s for some ABBA before ending the weekend in the here and now by getting...
Following a dream is never an easy feat. It takes commitment and a lot of hard work to get exactly where you want to be. Jamie Hawkins knows this experience all too well. He is a professional tattoo artist and owner of Jamie’s Custom Tattoos. While...
This weekend in the Region is all about learning, growing, and reflecting while having fun! Whether you’re engaging your brain with seminars and arts, making good on “new year, new you” with yoga and shopping, or remembering your journey to...
Connecting with students is one of the most important parts of being a successful teacher. That is why this is the main goal of Allison Tunstall, a first-year English teacher at Portage High School. She taught in different capacities for four years...