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John Tran wants to offer every customer an experience as bubbly and memorable as the handcrafted drinks coming out of his new bubble tea shop. Originally from Nevada, this isn’t Tran’s first experience with owning a Teazentea franchise. He tried...

It’s Popcorn weekend! Get out to downtown Valparaiso for a weekend full of family-friendly fun: races, vendors, a parade, concerts, and so much more! With the summer heat sticking around a bit longer, this weekend’s also the perfect time to hit...

Most teenagers have to be persuaded to volunteer on the weekend. Olivia Hazzard, a sophomore at Marquette Catholic High School and lifelong Portage resident, gives back because she wants to, not because she has to. Hazzard’s earliest memory of...

Northern Indiana is taking advantage of the extra time away from work thanks to Labor Day to bring you tons of fun, laughs, music, and more this weekend! As fall begins to make its way here, many summer events are wrapping up for the year, so come...

Colleen McQuillan, a resident of Highland, has religiously received mammograms since she turned 40. When she couldn’t secure an appointment at her doctor’s office in Illinois in 2020 for a mammogram, she made an appointment in Indiana instead....

Meg Bonta picked up a violin for the first time when she was just 5 years old. Now, she not only plays 11 string instruments, she is also the co-founder of SoundTide Music School in Portage. Growing up in Munster, Bonta attended Andrean High School...

Just because summer is coming to a close doesn’t mean the fun in Indiana is moving indoors! From races to concerts to even a bit of island hopping, Northern Indiana is bringing tons of fun for the whole family straight to you this weekend. Take a...

At just 11 years old, Duke Torres has aspirations to become an Olympic gymnast one day. With four years of training and three years of competing so far, he is already on his way to making his dreams a reality.  "In first grade, I was flipping...

Get ready for a weekend of spectacle as Northern Indiana pushes what it means to be adventurous! From the Gary Air Show to the Great Cardboard Boat Race, Indiana residents are getting out of their comfort zones to explore new realms of fun this...

Kaya Flatz, an associate at the United Parcel Service (UPS) in Portage, is a shining example of young ambition. At the age of 22, Flatz is committed to supporting her work, family, and friends. She works hard and has an innate desire to give back to...