Drew Holt

A pep rally is a great way to get the student body, their parents, and the school’s sports teams riled up and ready for the big game. That’s exactly what Valpo High School did on Thursday evening when they held their Homecoming Pep Rally at...

When one hears the call to do right by others, it heeds to answer. That’s exactly what Becky Brehmer did when she became a doula and unofficial “foster mom” to friends in need. Brehmer was born in Watertown, New York to her parents who were...

Some families deal with medical issues or allergies every day. For Sheila Prutsman and her daughter Charlee, however, the struggle is a constant battle for her and her husband Dave with Charlee’s severe food allergies and eczema and the public’s...

For many kids in Portage, there aren’t adequate resources such as food, school supplies or even someone to talk to about their problems. That’s where Nicole Sliger comes in. As a Homeschool Advisor for Portage High School, she provides these...

Dr. Pablo Bukata is a man of many facets and interests: A triathlete, a husband and father, a pediatrician, a science fiction fan, and perhaps most notably to himself, a soccer coach. A huge fan of the sport, Bukata was born in Buenos Aires,...

The Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce held its September Membership Luncheon on Tuesday at Innsbrook Country Club in Merrillville. Chamber members were treated to a delicious lunch as they gathered to network, connect with new members, and...

Michigan City High School students celebrated Homecoming in a unique and special way this year. Early on Friday morning, tons of students and athletes poured onto Ames Field to kick off the celebration by doing something they’ve never done before:...

Education is key to maintaining the health of the community, and that’s exactly what Community Healthcare System is doing with their L.I.V.E. Program and their Peripheral Vascular Disease Awareness Symposium that they held at Community Hospital on...

It’s not every place in The Region that can boast an all-inclusive playground; that is, a playground where kids of all ages and abilities can play and enjoy themselves. Hannah’s Hope is providing just that in Portage. Hannah's Hope, a Northwest...

The sun rose this Sunday over Hammond’s Wolf Lake Pavilion to a great crowd for the city’s second annual Race to the Rescue - an event that sees competitors compete in a 9K foot race around Hammond’s Wolf Lake, and a 5K race also held along the...