Dustin Nelson is the principal at Northview Elementary School, part of Valparaiso Community School corporation. He graduated from Portage High School in 1994, when he began carving his own path in the world of education. In December of 1998, he went...
Judy Gehrels, general manager of Uptown Social in Michigan City, brings a wealth of experience and a deep sense of community to her work. From her creative beginnings as a scriptwriter and drama team leader to her current role managing one of...
Despite its best efforts, the weather hasn’t managed to keep the fun out of Northern Indiana yet! With tribute bands, learning opportunities, and chances to get out into the snow, this weekend is set to be a fun one here in Northern Indiana! Take a...
What’s recently happened? Tri-Township High School (TTHS) Senior Basketball Star #30 Jayde Pryor reached a career milestone by scoring her 1,000th point during an away game at Hebron High School on December 13, 2024. The following day,...
Eric Plath, a 17-year-old junior at Marquette Catholic High School in Michigan City, Indiana, holds several unique achievements spanning academics, athletics, music, and community service. Excelling in his journey to leading a successful rock band...
Raised in foster care in a small town in central Illinois, Shannon Fernandez spent much of her childhood with her grandparents in a household where birthdays and holidays were not celebrated. Rather than let her upbringing define her, Fernandez used...
For David and Debra “Deb” Pratt, teaching isn’t just a profession — it’s a shared passion that has defined their lives and careers at Purdue University Northwest (previously Purdue University North Central). Deb Pratt started her journey at...
From drawing and working with pastels as a child to discovering a love of photography in high school, Kaylee McQueen has always been passionate about the arts. What started out as a hobby transformed into a calling when she decided to launch her own...
Kasey Hoag is the owner of Six Cypress Boutique in downtown Valparaiso. She hasn’t always held that title, however, because she used to work for Ford Motor Company. Moving to the Region and then spending six months as a stay-at-home mother...
What’s recently happened? The month of December has been quite a busy one for the students at John Adams High School. They ended off on a relieving note with finals coming to a close. Before all the testing, the John Adams music department...