Marissa Pleasant, a freshman at Marquette Catholic High School (Marquette) in Michigan City, fulfilled her dream of earning a spot on the Varsity Girls Basketball team. Pleasant delegates her time between being an athlete and a full-time student....
Featured image taken by William DeVore As a former United States Army combat engineer, overcoming obstacles was a big part of Jason Zaideman’s job. Now, he dedicates his time to aiding fellow veterans in overcoming mental obstacles due to trauma...
This weekend, the Region is heating up as summer hits its stride, and that means there’s plenty of opportunity to get outside and in your community! Whether you’re looking to celebrate, dance, shop, or just mingle, you’ll find something fun...
Jennifer “Jenny” Karbler’s occupational journey is intertwined with her love of academics, sports and the Portage community. In her past and present roles as a teacher and coach, Karbler exudes great intentionality in creating a fun learning...
Summer is almost here in the Region, and many throughout the community are finding every excuse to get outside and enjoy the nice weather! From dance parties to festivals, there’s always a reason to join your community when you’re in the Region....
For Ty Artherhults, the first signs of cancer came in the fall of 2021. Artherhults was experiencing bowel problems and other significant symptoms, which led him to see Dr. Hector Marchand, Jr. in Valparaiso. Around Christmas, Marchand ran tests on...
Beverly Williams entered small-town Portage with aspirations to grow her family. Little did she know that she would lay a cornerstone at George L. Myers Elementary School through her work as a parent volunteer, a crossing guard and a classroom...
This Memorial Day weekend, the Region is dedicated to honoring veterans. Whether you’re looking for a parade or a ceremony featuring the vets in your community, you’ll find it this weekend. Plus, there’s plenty of fun to be had with concerts,...
Nicole “Nikki” Martinez, an English Language Arts (ELA) eighth grade teacher at Fegely Middle School, has invested her life in education. As a first generation college graduate, Martinez felt empowered from her former teachers. She overcame...
What’s recently happened? It’s been a long school year for the teachers of Portage Township Schools and it’s finally time to give credit where credit is due. Teacher appreciation week happened during May 6 through May 10 this year, and the...
