At just 29 years old and with no family history of breast cancer, Rachel Boose was shocked when doctors found a tumor visible on her mammogram. She was sent for a second mammogram which confirmed her worst fears. As the word ‘cancer’ filled the...
Friends celebrated, fans cheered in excitement, and families hugged at the Regional Championship between the Valparaiso Vikings and the Crown Point Bulldogs. In one of the most memorable and exhilarating games in the Region’s history, the crowds...
The kitchen of Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana was filled with some of the Region’s most generous, compassionate, and giving members as the local nonprofit broke bread with some of its most charitable donors. “Our donors are amazing,”...
As a professional harpist of Valparaiso, Jamie Haney shows that when you chase your passion, anything is possible. Haney’s love for music began at a young age, beginning her classical training at age 3. Her love for the arts grew with Haney,...
Sidewalks will once again be filled with ghosts, witches, and goblins, as Halloween 2018 is right around the corner! Stock up on treats and goodies for the trick-or-treaters on Halloween night. Find the Northwest Indiana trick-or-treat times for your...
The grand opening of Fit Body Boot Camp of Chesterton offered members of the community a hands-on experience at the gym as it invited them to participate in a high-intensity group workout. Focusing on 30-minute sessions of high-intensity interval...
As a former graduate of La Lumiere, Devon Carlson is pouring her heart back into the school and into the community as the Assistant Director of Marketing and Communication. For as long as Carlson can remember, she has been a lover of language. Her...
Laura Gaffney has found a way to channel her love for giving back to the community at Portage High School. Gaffney, a part-time school nurse and cheer coach at Portage High School, strives to teach the children of Portage the value of the community....
Stacey Kellogg is a lover of good news, fresh air, writing, and local community, and she seamlessly blends them together in both her personal and professional life. Kellogg grew up in Michigan City, where her love for the outdoors blossomed. Spending...
Carl Ridle, Executive Director of Human Rights for Michigan City, knows firsthand how influential a strong role model can be for the community’s youth, and he strives to lead by example. For decades, Northwest Indiana has been home for Ridle. Ridle...