With October in full swing, the fall events are pouring into northern Indiana for you to enjoy! From festivals to concerts to conferences to markets, northern Indiana is preparing for the fall and Halloween with a ton of fun planned for the season....
Donald A. Heichel II was born, raised, and went to high school in the Region in La Porte, Indiana. He still resides there, yet when he goes into the office to work, he’s in Indianapolis, as he currently works for the Department of Defense as a...
It takes a village of dedicated people to uplift each other and make their community a better place. Tiffany Gulley keeps herself busy by helping others in every aspect of her life, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Support from those who...
October is here and Halloween is right around the corner! Start getting into the spirit with tons of fun activities from concerts to festivals to ghost tours. Wherever you are in Northern Indiana this weekend, you can always find an excuse to get...
Sue Straatman sat in a doctor’s office in the Community Healthcare System (now Powers Health) Hospital Emergency Room next to her only son, Rob, when she received her ovarian cancer diagnosis in 2008. The team of five doctors sitting in front of...
Learning doesn’t stop for anyone – even educators – when they allow themselves to interact with other walks of life. Anna Dimov isn’t afraid to admit her students have helped her along her journey to becoming a better person and educator. She...
Send September out with a bang this weekend with the nonstop fun of Northern Indiana! From brewfests to concerts to festivals, all across the region you’ll find friends, fun, and tons of good times. Whether you want to laugh or cry, you’ll find...
Kira Krill’s love for dogs has taken her further than she could’ve ever imagined. Krill touches the lives of people and animals everyday, and in turn her own life has been touched by dogs in Portage and elephants in Thailand. If Krill could bring...
With September almost at an end and Halloween decorations appearing on shelves, take some time to appreciate the last vestiges of the summer by getting outside, exploring your community, and getting to know your neighbors. No matter where you are in...
Jena-Rae Maldonado wears many hats when it comes to work and service. She is a specialist at The Caring Place, a Porter Township School Corporation safety specialist for prevention and awareness, an elected official of the Portage Township Board, and...