Jimmy Lafakis

When Jay White graduated from Portage High School, Pat Benetar’s smash hit “Hit Me with your Best Shot” was climbing atop the Billboard Hot 100. A lot has changed since 1981, but White is still doing what he loves. White serves as the Portage...

The beginning of a new school year is a particularly stressful time for anyone, but even more so for someone coming into their first year of High School. Along with being a fresh face in a big new world, there’s additional pressures of...

Matt Plawecki has always loved soccer. He played on the pitch in middle school, in high school and in college. But now, his favorite sport has offered him a new adventure. Plawecki will take over as the Portage varsity girl’s soccer coach this...

Portage pride runs through Greg Mundt’s blood. He always envisioned himself returning to his alma mater. The last few years were a whirlwind, but he claims he could not be happier with his current situation. Mundt, a 2000 Portage graduate,...

Southlake KIA welcomed popular Chicago radio station B96 for a summer bash on Saturday. B96 Street Crew members gave customers free B96 T-shirts and a chance to win tickets to fun family activities in the Wisconsin Dells. KIA manager Mike Anderson...

The Lake Central football team hits the road on Wednesday. Their trip will be anything but a leisurely summer vacation. The Indians see their journey to Trine University as a chance to get better. The team will practice in Angola, Indiana, until...

The Portage Indians are accustomed to change. Last year, they adjusted to a triple option offense. This year, they will have to adapt to a new coach and turf field. The Indians went winless in last year’s regular season. They flipped the script at...

Sweat glistens off their brows. They grind in the sweltering heat, embracing the blue-collar mentality of their town. A cool lake is just a few steps away. They wish they could take a dip. The dog days of summer are here, and the Whiting football...

The Valparaiso community gathered on Sunday for an afternoon filled with music, friends and fun. More importantly, they came together for a cause. The Livin’ It Up Music Festival raised money for Special Olympics of Porter County. The festival was...

Erika McClinton made her mark on Merrillville High School. McClinton, a three-sport athlete, recently earned the high distinction of 2016 Merrillville Female Athlete of the Year. McClinton’s face graces a wall right outside of the Pirate’s Cove....