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Lori A. LaFrey is a small business owner of a crystal shop and mother of three sons from Crown Point, Ind. In November, 2017, LaFrey was diagnosed with breast cancer after being several years behind on mammograms due to her busy life. “I was a stay...

Halloween weekend has finally arrived, which means there will be plenty of chances to show off your costume, collect candy, and spend time with friends and family. With costume contests, Halloween races for a good cause, and trick or treat parties,...

The Region is full of talented people actively pursuing their dreams. For some people, that means working multiple jobs, and for others, that means doing what they love on the side. However, for Lou Samaniego Jr., a local musician, songwriter, and...

This weekend in the Region has a lot of scheduled events for you to enjoy with your friends and family! The Halloween weekend is approaching, but there’s still a lot of good memories to be made the weekend prior, including awesome exercise outside,...

Today I needed to cut down a few small to medium size trees near the playground of my son’s school. I promised someone at the school I’d bring a chainsaw and take care of it. The chainsaw wouldn’t start. I did everything I could to get it going...

Many people believe that to become successful in the film industry, a person has to pack up their entire life and head out to the West Coast. However, people like Alex Srednoselac, a freelance video producer and editor who’s lived in the Region his...

Continue to welcome the fun of October by joining in one of the many awesome, family-friendly events, community get-togethers, and activities in the Region this weekend. You can relax with coffee and conversation, attend a fall festival, learn about...

There are so many kindhearted people in the Region who give back to others and make their communities a better place. What’s really special, though, is when a person comes up with new and exciting ways to have an impact. Brandon Boyer, club...

Born and raised in Chesterton, Indiana, John Zehner decided it was time to expand his horizons after high school. He joined the U.S. Army in 1966 and served for two years.  “I did my training at Fort Lewis Army Base in Washington state,” he...

A new month is upon us, the weather is colder, the leaves are starting to change colors, which can only mean one thing: fall is officially here! The Region is full of fun filled events this weekend to celebrate the changes in the season and the start...