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...

Before becoming the Workforce Design Coordinator at La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP), Erik Nelson had an impressive background in sports management and business. Nelson attended North Central College and worked...

From a young age, Dessa Kelley always knew she wanted to be a teacher. While others would be outside playing, Kelley would have her textbooks in her hand, picturing herself as a teacher. Not only was Kelley drawn to being an educator, but she was...

Born in Lafayette, Ind. and raised in North Judson, Ind., Lewis Matzat now volunteers and works at the Valparaiso Fire Department Station 1 and has been there for seven years.  Matzat began his journey in 2014 as a volunteer.  “I did it...

Ryan Elinkowski is a proud dad whose main priority is his family. “Watching my daughters grow, having game nights, enjoying a bonfire with family and friends, trying new restaurants, family walks with the dogs, and...

One of City of Whiting’s most beloved traditions, the Halloween Costume Parade, returned on Saturday afternoon. Heroes, ghouls, princesses, and all manner of legendary creatures marched down 119th Street on their way to Oil City Stadium. Like...

Battling polio virus, PTSD, panic disorders, receiving an iron lung and many other health conditions paints a vivid picture of Dennis Carroll, Sr., who overcame adversities while continuing to have a positive outlook on life. While...