Halloween is on the way! Test out your costume this year at some of the early Halloween events happening while the weather’s nice or take in some of the fun autumn events going on before Indiana winter sets in. Take a look at our list of 10 Fun...
What recently happened? Whiting High School’s (WHS) Homecoming dance took place on September 28, hosted by WHS’ Booster Club. Starting Monday September 23, students showed up in cowboy-themed outfits and began competition for the Spirit...
Cedar Lake resident Heather Hegyes is a dedicated volunteer at Operation Charlie Bravo, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting veterans. Although she is not a veteran herself, her contributions truly benefit the organization. As the...
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....
What’s recently happened? Crown Point High School’s 2024 Homecoming celebration was a vibrant, community-focused event that brought together students, staff, and local residents. The Homecoming parade was a standout feature of the weekend....
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...
Ellen Kapitan describes herself as a councilperson by day and a roller derby skater by night. Kapitan is a driving force of change in the Valparaiso community in a multitude of ways. She is an at-large City Council representative for Valparaiso’s...
What’s recently happened? With fall comes the slow-paced back-to-school season as well as the always-exciting and forever-entertaining high school football season. Chesterton High School (CHS) has had quite an amusing football season thus...
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...