Grace Bentkowski

What made 2021 so entertaining? It was theatre productions, annual festivals, community events, 5Ks, holiday celebrations, art shows, parades, and so much more. No matter the occasion, the Region knows how to keep the fun alive and bring people...

Holidays at StoryPoint Chesterton are similar to the nostalgic stories of Christmas: a decorated tree standing tall, stockings hung with care, and jolly staff members and residents everywhere. It’s one of Executive Director Matthew Fellows’...

In times of struggle, we can always turn to our community to be reminded of all the good happening around us. Throughout 2021, that community was stronger than ever. Whether it was grabbing a friend to run a 5K with you, appreciating front-line...

We’re ringing in the holidays this weekend with live shows, lighting displays, and more! Looking for the perfect way to celebrate? Check out our list of 10 Fun Things to do this weekend, December 23 - 26.  Take a seasonal sip at Blackbird Cafe...

If there is anything that the previous year taught us, it’s the importance of prioritizing both personal and community health and wellbeing. Those many lessons of 2020 helped to foster a ton of growth and development in regards to the health of the...

Region athletes brought the excitement in 2021 as they took the field, court, track, mat, course, stage, and so much more to show off their skills and prove that their hard work has paid off. With so many different games and matches happening across...

Region athletes brought the excitement in 2021 as they took the field, court, track, mat, course, stage, and so much more to show off their skills and prove that their hard work has paid off. With so many different games and matches happening across...

As a young student, Bekah Tucker attended South Central Elementary School. Like many children of Union Mills, she continued within the South Central Community School Corporation until she graduated high school.  But after graduating...

“I grew up, born and raised here,” Portage native Alyssa Tampier said. “I went to elementary school here, middle school, and high school. During my college experience, I stayed local.” Tampier has always been a “Portage kid” at heart....