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It was as easy as one, two, three for one La Porte woman when it came to choosing a career. Edgewood Elementary Principal Kristin Smith had education ignite her core passion, and she hasn’t let the spark dim over the years. Smith was born and...

Northwest Indiana is hopping into Easter this weekend! Whether you’re on the hunt for eggs the Easter Bunny left behind or looking for some good eats, venues across the Region are celebrating the holiday with specials, community gatherings, and...

Crown Point resident Shelly Barnes’ battle with cancer started in January 2014 after her girlfriend passed away from breast cancer. Barnes had grandkids who she did not want to leave, so she had her daughter-in-law find her a place for a mammogram....

One Michigan City man keeps himself as busy as a bee. Mark Marz is halfway through his 40th year as a science teacher for Michigan City Area Schools. His day consists of teaching AP Chemistry and Physics, Honors Chemistry, with a few regular...

What’s recently happened? Although New Prairie High School (NPHS) allows participation in many different state-classified sports under the Indiana High School Athletic Association, specifically basketball, a new style of exercise came to be a few...

What’s recently happened? This year, the Marquette Catholic High School basketball teams are on fire! The Lady Blazers had a phenomenal season, winning Semi-State and playing in the state championship. They were the state runner-ups, finishing the...

Spring is a time of beginnings, and this weekend, Northwest Indiana has a ton of fun starting up beginning Thursday! Whether you’re looking to start the next chapter of your life with a wedding, a musical journey with your new favorite artist, or...

What’s recently happened? On March 4, selected La Porte High School (LPHS) students traveled over to the middle school to give presentations on their specific Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.  CTE refers to educational programs...

Steven Barnes had always wanted to be a pit crew mechanic for racers. His career, however, took a stop in education and it stuck. Barnes is currently the Automotive Technology Instructor at the AKS Career Center in Michigan City, a position he’s...

St. Patrick’s Day is here in the Region, and that means plenty of parades, parties, and leprechauns out and about in Northwest Indiana. Whether you’re looking to party into the night, learn something new, or just enjoy a fun weekend, the...