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Between celebrating what to be thankful for and ringing in the coming Christmas season, Northwest Indiana has an activity for anyone and everyone in the Region! Start your Christmas shopping early at local businesses, get to know your community...

People who are willing to give a helping hand and show kindness to others are who make the Region such a special place. Tom Cotner is one of those kind, giving people, and he’s had an immeasurable impact on the lives around him.  Cotner grew...

Take advantage of the good weather in Northwest Indiana while it lasts! Whether it’s seeing a play with friends, exploring the outdoor gems throughout the Region, or preparing for the upcoming holidays a little earlier, there’s something for...

Life is full of curveballs, and sometimes the best thing a person can do is take a chance. Nobody knows this better than Fernando Lopez Jr., a graphic designer who forged his own path when faced with adversity. Lopez’s early life was spent in the...

While the weather begins to chill in the Region, the fun events happening throughout Northwest Indiana do not. With shopping deals, celebrations of our veterans, and festivals for the family, there’s always something to do! Take a look at our list...

Looking for a way to serve while getting training for a future career, Marilyn Whitfield enlisted in the Army after graduating from high school in 1978. She completed basic training at Fort McClellan in Anniston, Alabama. Then, she was “on the...

November has finally arrived in Northwest Indiana, and the first weekend of the month is packed full of fun events for the whole family! From plays, to stargazing, delicious treats, and more, there’s sure to be something for everyone happening in...

Understanding one another is probably the biggest problem in business, but it’s a life issue as well.  In the late ‘90s, I was interning at Walt Disney World. If your kids ever get a chance, don’t let them pass it up. It wasn’t easy, not...

Everyone knows that doing what you love can be difficult. No one knows that better than Jim Peters, a lifelong sports writer. After losing his job due to the pandemic, Peters was literally days away from having to get a job at a grocery store....

Portage High School senior Alexandria (Lexi) Cline has never given up on anything, especially when it comes to volleyball. Following in the footsteps of her older sister, Cline has become one of the most recognized volleyball players in the Region....