Pam Gumns is one of those people in a community that brings the community together. She grew up in Valparaiso, left for college, and moved back to get married and raise a family. She went to college at Northwestern University and received her...
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Calumet College of St. Joseph Hosts the Pierogi Stumble 5k Run/Walk on the Eve of Pierogi Fest
Today marked another successful year for the Calumet College of St. Joseph (CCSJ) Pierogi Stumble 5k Run/Walk in Whiting, Indiana. It was the perfect event to have The Region's residents ramped up for Pierogi Fest set for this weekend. This was the...
A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Sonia Fabbri
Sonia Fabbri was born and raised in the Columbia Basin area of Washington state. Growing up she had been raised in the church by her mother, learning how important relationships with others and with God were to her. “My mother was very influential...
Purdue Northwest Alumni Community Enjoys a Day of Family Fun at Zao Island
On July 22nd, the Purdue University Northwest Alumni Community came together to have a wacky wild day at Zao Island. The event was hosted by the Office of Alumni Affairs at Purdue Northwest, and what an event it was. Purdue Northwest alumni and their...
A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Albert Miller
Albert Miller was born and raised in Northwest Indiana in the small town of Chesterton. He grew up with three sisters which he says, “Was always an interesting dynamic...” His family is known as one of the Duneland swimming families. Miller...
A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Nicholas Fortin
Nicholas Fortin is a seventh grader at Discovery Charter School and was born and raised in the region. He’s best recognized for his writing in the school newspaper, and he also writes for nwindianalife.com as a Ideas in Motion Media...
Portage Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Their Sold Out 34th Annual Spring Swing Golf Outing
On June 16th, the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce teed off on their 34th Annual Spring Swing Golf Outing on a beautiful overcast day, keeping the players cool for a day of golf. In recent years, they have moved the event to Robbinhurst Golf...
The City of La Porte Welcome Racers and Race-Enthusiasts to the Annual Maple City Grand Prix
On June 9th, the City of La Porte had an eventful night kicking off their annual Maple City Grand Prix with an impressive boat parade and block party. The grand prix is a Formula One high octane boat race that has become a yearly anticipated event...
Methodist Hospital’s Breast Care Center Welcomes Women to Healthy Night Out With The Girls
Thursday night, women from all around the Region came together for Methodist Hospital’s Healthy Night out with the Girls at the hospital’s Breast Care Center in Merrillville. When the center was founded, its primary focus was breast care and...