Four years ago, when a family matter prompted Sara Mason to make a major career change, she was able to watch what was once just a business idea blossom into something magical: the Mason Homestead. “It's a flower farm that I’ve owned for four...
Wacky weather in the Region, move aside! Spring is here, and Northwest Indiana is helping you prepare. From changing out your wardrobe to hitting the trails, the outdoors are calling your name! Or maybe what you’re hearing is the roar of the crowd...
What’s recently happened? American Sign Language (ASL) Club at Michigan City High School (MCHS) is a wonderful group that focuses on a language barrier that exists throughout the world but is frequently ignored. Students in the club learn ASL,...
Brad Pessmeg has been a member of the La Porte community for the past 15 years. Growing up in Valparaiso, Pessmeg moved to La Porte when he began working for his brother-in-law at Land Heating and Air Conditioning as a heating, ventilation, and air...
Randy Smith grew up in Lake Station and attended Thomas A. Edison High School. Firefighting had always been a big part of Smith’s life—his dad was a volunteer fireman, and Smith liked going and riding with the firemen to help out and gain...
The Region’s hopping into spring this weekend, and you’re invited to come along! As Easter comes around, expect photo opportunities in Crown Point with the Easter Bunny and egg hunting at Sunset Hill Farm. There’s also a wonderful selection of...
I pulled into the parking lot of the local brewery, which I almost never went to. I parked in the space overlooking the back door. As if on cue, one of my best friends came out of the door. He was the head brewer back then. We’ve been friends since...
What's recently happened? La Lumiere’s spring break ran from March 4 to March 19 and the Lakers were certainly busy. La Lumiere (La Lu) hosted a France trip where they were able to take 20 students and three faculty members to Paris, Lille, and...
It was a summer day in Colorado and viola music permeated the space. By this time, Sunny Gardner had already studied the instrument as a child, developing a passion for music which only grew with time. Now, high school student Gardner was at...
The Region’s got plenty to offer this weekend as spring begins to rear its head! Start your morning off with a pop-in to the Gabis Arboretum or Art Barn’s newest exhibition before heading to Whiting for the city’s Easter parade. Feeling more...