Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and that means the chance to eat, shop, and socialize until you drop is right around the corner! The Region is helping you prepare this weekend with activities sure to serve as conversation starters and get you in...

Memorial Opera House (MOH) was originally created as a memorial for Porter County soldiers who passed during the Civil War, but it has since grown to be a spot for veterans of all conflicts and their families. As such an important fixture for...

Most of us go through our days not planning for the worst. We are afforded that luxury because Porter County’s Emergency Preparedness Coordinator John Pisowicz is preparing those plans for us. In his role for the county, Pisowicz works every day to...

Directed by David Markley Vocal Directed by Kelly Staton Choreographed by Molly OrosBook and Lyrics by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken October 5-22, 2023 A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors...

With more than 32 years in law enforcement, Jeff Balon said he still gets up with a smile on his face in the morning and looks forward to going to work. He attributes his longevity on the job to both of his families - his family at home and his...

At the corner of Franklin St. and Indiana Ave. in downtown Valparaiso, the Porter County sheriff’s residence looms large. Holding important stories from the Region’s history, this residence is still an important historical landmark today in the...

The Memorial Opera House Foundation in  partnership with The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana and The Penguin Project®  will introduce the premiere performance of a fully-inclusive theatre production designed...

Festivals are still rocking the Region as we get deep into September. From Portage’s Bacon Fest to the beginning of IU Northwest’s Hispanic Heritage Month activities, Northwest Indiana knows how to party and is letting all residents know. Take a...