Sergio Valdes

Holden Raffin could be called a true champion in the making. An avid competitive swimmer, the Munster High School student has been ranked one of the top 100 backstrokers in the country. In addition, this year...

A model student and a model citizen. This description fits Michigan City native Alexis Reynolds perfectly. A senior attending Michigan City High School, Reynolds has had various accomplishments and has made a positive impact on the community as a...

It’s that time of year again: the summer season is hitting its stride. Trips to the lakefront, barbecues, and fun summer nights immediately come to mind. But something else commonly associated with summertime is the emergence of various species of...

“If there’s anything this pandemic has taught me, it is that times like these bring out the best in humanity,” said Amy Parker, Business Development Manager for Portage Economic Development Corporation (Portage EDC). The COVID-19 pandemic has...

Standing up and giving back to the community takes a big heart with a strong will. Someone like Nicholas Allison knows this all too well. Serving Valparaiso Community Schools as the Director of Secondary Education, Allison has a history of paying it...

Rural King, America's Farm and Home Store, will open a new location in the Maple Lane Mall in La Porte. Located at 1340 West State Rd 2, this renovation to the once-bustling mall will be a promising development in city revitalization. In an...

It can be tough to find happiness during this time of quarantine. The order to stay home and practice social distancing has made in-person communication very difficult. But some quarantine stories tell us that even the most tumultuous times can be...

Working your hardest to serve and support your community can take commitment and patience. Ferdinand Alvarez knows this all too well. As a Portage City Council At-Large member, Alvarez has dedicated his time and efforts into making his beloved city a...