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...
What’s recently happened? Michigan City High School’s (MCHS) Student Council has been busy at work over the course of the past three months. Its biggest project of the year, the Canned Food Drive, took place in December, and its success was...
For over 34 years, Chorus Teacher Shirley Allen has dedicated herself to helping students in the Michigan City area develop not only as musicians but also as people. Allen, who has been teaching at Krueger Middle School for the past 10 years, loves...
As the temperature begins to dip once more, the Region is taking advantage of the unique ecology it’s gifted with. Whether that’s making maple syrup, hiking through the woods, or getting cozy indoors, there’s plenty to keep you occupied as we...
Veteran Daniel “Dan” Riordan works hard every day to make sure he can help guide and aid people on their journey. He is the Veterans Services Coordinator in Indiana University Northwest’s Office of Academic Success and Achievement Programs,...
What’s recently happened? February at La Lumiere School (La Lu) has been busier than ever. With the continued basketball games, drama productions, and the upcoming spring break, students are on their last push to end the quarter on March 1. ...
After leaving the corporate world, Adam Konieczny and his best friend Tim Franke decided they could serve the digital marketing community better and set out to do so. Konieczny is now CEO and co-founder of Duneland Media. “We were both just...
Spring is here! As the weather heats up, so does the fun in Northwest Indiana. With so many unique restaurants, learning opportunities, and chances to just get outside and enjoy yourself, the Region’s calling on you to get out of the house this...
For Valparaiso resident Cheryl Highlan, it started in July of 2022 with a routine mammogram. The doctors found a lump that, when the biopsy results came back, revealed that Highlan had breast cancer. Highlan’s care team at Northwest Health - Porter...
Megan Lambert, a senior at La Porte High School who strives for excellence both inside and outside the classroom, is truly a credit to the Region. Her years of dedication paid off last December when it was announced she had won the prestigious Lilly...