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 The Michigan City High School (MCHS) Drama Club put on a production of “Beetlejuice Jr.” this past month, and it was hugely successful.  “Being in ‘Beetlejuice’ was so fun! It went so well. Everyone in...

What’s recently happened? Whiting High School’s (WHS) Student Council hosted its annual toy drive. From November 18 to December 6, WHS students brought in toys to their homeroom to be delivered to city hall for children in need.  The goal of...

What’s recently happened? In mid-November, Portage High School was recognized as a Project ADAM Heart Safe School. The school was awarded this after integrating many precautions in the event of an incident. Over the past three years, PTS Director...

Reflections as retirement approaches By: Paul Schreiner, Executive Director  A life well-lived includes—beyond the necessities of shelter and food—some kind of close relationships, art or creativity, and meaningful work.  Frankly, my experience...

Kaitlyn Vasilko, a behavioral science graduate student at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), is turning her passions into purposeful action. From community-building initiatives to creative projects, Vasilko exemplifies how compassion and...

Deanna Gallardo always thought she’d become a writer or editor. Life’s taken her down many paths, and she even spent some time as a dental assistant following her graduation from Indiana University Northwest (IU Northwest) in Gary. She worked at...

Integrity, honesty and patience – these three qualities have helped Bryon Clouse be a mentor for his players on and off the court. In his 25th year of coaching basketball, Clouse hopes to bring a fourth consecutive winning season to Portage High...

The summer going into his junior year at Hobart High School, Trey Gibson, along with his brother Bradley Gibson and friend Jacob Oehmen, bought a couple of small pressure washers thinking it’d be a fun way to earn some extra money while out of...

Angelica Healy’s journey to becoming the director of operations at St. Margaret’s House wasn’t always a clear path. Embracing life’s twists and turns, Healy’s journey reflects a commitment to community and self-discovery. Growing up in...

Christmas is getting closer as Northern Indiana rapidly approaches the end of 2024! Throughout the region, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to get into the holiday spirit as you connect with your family, friends, and community. Take a look at...