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Tina Orr loves her community and makes sure she is a big part of it. She works hard every day to make sure community members with disabilities aren’t looked down on or forgotten by providing life-changing services and activities and by advocating...

What's recently happened? Saturday, January 6 was Heritage Night for Michigan City High School (MCHS). During the Boys Basketball game against Kankakee Valley High School, the den was spending time celebrating the successful and vibrant history of...

January has set in to the Region. With everyone getting back into the flow of work, it’s time to have some fun as a reward, and Northwest Indiana has plenty to offer! Whether that’s checking out what’s new in town, broadening your horizons, or...

A simple approach can create a significant impact in the big picture. That was the case for Sean Steele, leading him into a career that has made up the bulk of his adult life. Steele was born and raised in Michigan City. He played freshmen basketball...

For 57 years, Westville-based veterinarian Dr. Carol Bloom has devoted her life to ensuring the animals in the area – both large and small – receive the care they deserve. However, being a veterinarian is much more than a mere occupation to...

The holidays may be over, but there’s still plenty of fun happening in Northwest Indiana this weekend! From open mic nights to sports competitions to school events, there’s sure to be something for everyone in store these next few days. It’s...

What’s recently happened?  First semester has officially finished. With the last day of classes on the eighth and finals concluding on the 15th, our Lakers were ready for break. Finals at La Lumiere (La Lu) are always a stressful time, but...

Jenilee Haynes-Peterson, the Director of Grants & Development Operations at the La Porte County Family YMCA, feels that she has received so much from her community that she decided to dedicate her life and career to returning the favor. Not only...

With 2023 coming to a close, there’s plenty to reflect on and celebrate in the Region! No matter where you are in Northwest Indiana, there’s a New Year’s Eve party just waiting for you to show your best dance moves. Even the little ones will...

Valparaiso resident Karen Nelson is a breast cancer survivor. Despite having gone through a hard battle, Nelson used the experience as a growing one rather than a negative one. Nelson used a positive attitude and faith to guide her through the...