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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...

Some people in the world know that no matter where they end up in life, they want to give back to others. Samantha Kenealy is one of those kindhearted people. She has strived to make a difference in the lives of young people struggling with mental...

Interested in watching an exciting cross country race, learning how to perform life-saving skills like CPR, stargaze with astronomers, or attend one of many fall-themed festivals this weekend? You’ve come to the right place, because below you can...

In 2019, Marge Brauer went in for an emergency hysterectomy, and three weeks after the procedure, Baurer’s gynecologist gave her news that would change her life. Brauer was diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma (LMS), a very rare type of cancer. “I was...

Some people have their entire lives planned out, while others are more spontaneous and like to figure things out as they go. Delia Lopez used to be one of those shy, quieter people who thought they had everything figured out, but since going to...

Want to take a painting class while drinking cocktails with friends? Or maybe see show dogs in their element at a competition? Or maybe see the new trails created at Creekside in Valpo? All of this and more is happening here in the Region this...

Very recently I had one of those days.  You know those days. Someone had an immediate and urgent need that picked at the goals of the day.  At the end of the day I made a silly mistake any good IT person would get frustrated by, even though...

Everybody has the ability to make a difference in the world, whether that impact is as small as donating a few dollars to charity or as big as traveling around the world to volunteer. However, not everybody has the opportunity, or strength, to open...