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What's recently happened? Westville High School (WHS) students just recently enjoyed their Christmas break and are getting back into the rhythm of things. It is a new semester, and that means many students are in new classes.  “I learned a lot...

Noelle Vann is a nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Franciscan Health Michigan City. She loves her job, and she has worked as a nurse since 2017. However, nursing was not in her original plan.  Vann initially got a bachelor’s degree in...

What’s recently happened? One of Michigan City Area School’s (MCAS) biggest and best known events took place on December 8. “One City One Sound” is important to the music students throughout the community because it brings together all of the...

This weekend in the Region is all about learning, growing, and reflecting while having fun! Whether you’re engaging your brain with seminars and arts, making good on “new year, new you” with yoga and shopping, or remembering your journey to...

Kate Ramer never considered herself a “menstrual crusader,” but when she saw the huge need for access to menstrual products in the United States, she knew she needed to get involved. Ramer is an educator, small business owner, avid traveler, and...

Valparaiso resident Jed Leifson said that serving in the U.S. Army as a nurse for more than a decade made him a more compassionate person and helped to ensure sweet success in his career. Leifson was born and raised in Utah. He graduated from...

With the new year in full swing, it’s important to take time to reflect on what makes the Region unique. From diverse flora and fauna, artists of traditional and nontraditional mediums, and a competitive spirit that pushes every resident to go past...

Melissa Bohacek is seen by many as a superhero in the world of disability services, but for her, it’s just another day at work. Bohacek currently works as the marketing and development officer for Paladin, Inc. in Michigan City. She spends much of...

With Christmas passed, the Region turns towards the new year with a variety of festive activities to help everyone start off 2023 right. From shopping, dining, and music, there’s something to fill everyone with a little bit of warmth this stormy...

Ashley Fisher has had a long family history of breast cancer, so the possibility of being diagnosed was something she came to expect. She has been very diligent about going to the doctor’s office to get mammograms and ultrasounds ever since she was...