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Photo taken by Zangrilli Photography On Friday, Dec. 6, the Munster High School (MHS) and Wilbur Wright Middle School (WWMS) Book Clubs took a field trip to watch the movie “Wicked.” After reading and summarizing...
Undergoing radiation treatments for many is a difficult test of courage. For one woman in the Region, however, her treatments brought her closer to a stranger in an unexpected manner. Shelly Sunderland was sitting next to a patient prior to their...
It’s not everyday that you get to sit down with a cancer survivor, a military veteran, a change-maker in the community, or a thriving high school student and get a look into what it’s like to live in their shoes. By sitting down with the members...
What’s recently happened? Whiting High School’s (WHS) Student Council hosted its annual toy drive. From November 18 to December 6, WHS students brought in toys to their homeroom to be delivered to city hall for children in need. The goal of...
The 2024 Good Life Awards brought together professionals and community members from across northern Indiana to celebrate those making a positive difference in their communities. Held at Uptown Social in Michigan City, this ceremony was filled with...
Juanita Segura was born and raised right here in the Region, and she still resides in her hometown of East Chicago, Indiana. She’ll observe her cancerversary this November, as it’s been almost exactly 10 years since she was diagnosed with lung...
What's recently happened? River Forest High School (RF) is now a few months into the school year, which means activities and events are getting started. One of the biggest clubs at RF is the National Honor Society (NHS), which had its induction...
What’s recently happened? From November 6-10, Lake Central High School (LC) journalism students attended the Journalism Education Association (JEA) conference located in Philadelphia to immerse themselves in the world of journalism. Twenty students...
Laura Herrod resides in Chesterton today, yet she grew up on the South Side of Chicago. She is a middle school counselor working in the Region. Twice she has battled cancer and survived it. Her stories now serve as testaments of endurance to women...