Portage is becoming is a healthy and active town. There are the new walking trails sponsored by the American Heart Association, the many races that take place there, year-round sports of all types, and the Portage YMCA. What makes the Portage YMCA so...

What has eight wheels, a tough exterior, and a strong desire to win? A Region Rat Roller derby girl! Developed in 2006 by a group of women in Texas, roller derby was brought to Northwest Indiana in 2011 by Region Rat Roller President April Beres....

WIMS AM 1420 in Michigan City has kept residents attentive of news and community happenings since 1947 and they continue to show support today. Throughout these years and all over the U.S., AM listeners have changed their views on talk radio; instead...

Written by Jane Scupham, Principal This spring for the first time we had a robin decide to build a nest on one of the beams in our carport. Every morning I surveyed the progress on the nest. The first nest (yes, I said first) was a lovely one with...

Each week we will be bringing you 10 fun things to do in Northwest Indiana over the weekend, so you are never without something to do! This weekend a healthy hustle, a benefit concert, a student appreciation day, market opening, a concert, theatre...

Andrea “Andie” Wolfinsohn enjoys working with many individuals in her community and also likes to actively promote a “get up and go” attitude. As a member of Michiana Resources and mother of a Special Olympics competitor, Wolfinsohn readily...

When Bob Dixon wakes up each morning, he now pays attention to the birds singing. He now takes note of all of life’s details. Dixon, who is currently battling prostate cancer, said the disease has changed his perspective on life. Indications are...

Jan Rubsam of Valpo ATA Black Belt Academy leads a truly wonderful life instructing and also inspiring her students to never stop learning. Originally, Rubsam joined her daughter (who was nine at the time) in a taekwondo class for additional...

Written by Jane Scupham, Principal It’s a wonderful feeling when you are fortunate enough to see a dream become a reality. That is exactly what happened this past Monday. At one of the diocesan area principals’ meetings, a few of us expressed the...

Each week we will be bringing you 10 fun things to do in Northwest Indiana over the weekend, so you are never without something to do! This weekend a 5K, play opening night, fan night, a TV show celebration, Memorial Day party, concert,...