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Valparaiso resident Jed Leifson said that serving in the U.S. Army as a nurse for more than a decade made him a more compassionate person and helped to ensure sweet success in his career. Leifson was born and raised in Utah. He graduated from...

With the new year in full swing, it’s important to take time to reflect on what makes the Region unique. From diverse flora and fauna, artists of traditional and nontraditional mediums, and a competitive spirit that pushes every resident to go past...

Dyan Leto is truly rooted in nature. As the City of Portage Parks and Recreation Superintendent, Leto spends most of her day immersed in all-things parks, but outside of that, Leto still finds herself spending time at one of Portage’s many parks....

With Christmas passed, the Region turns towards the new year with a variety of festive activities to help everyone start off 2023 right. From shopping, dining, and music, there’s something to fill everyone with a little bit of warmth this stormy...

Ashley Fisher has had a long family history of breast cancer, so the possibility of being diagnosed was something she came to expect. She has been very diligent about going to the doctor’s office to get mammograms and ultrasounds ever since she was...

It’s not everyday that you get to sit down with a cancer survivor, a military veteran, a change-maker in the community, or a thriving high school student and get a look into what it’s like to live in their shoes. By sitting down with the members...

It was around midnight when my wife shook me out of a dead sleep with three concerning words, “I smell smoke.” I could smell it instantly. Awake. We moved downstairs quickly and quietly to not wake the children and began checking rooms starting...

Tabitha Bowe has always known that she wanted to work with and be surrounded by children. For as long as she can remember, children have been a love of hers, and now, she makes that love her job. Bowe runs a program called Drop and Go out of the...

This week is all about celebrating the holidays with family and friends. Whether you're looking for something to do, something to see, or something to eat, there's something for everyone in the Region. Gather the family and venture forth into another...

Since she can remember, Deena Schriks has been a “people person.” Schriks enjoys working with people, being able to lighten up their day and put a smile on their face. After 18 years in a previous guest services position, Schriks was hired as the...