Alayna Wilkening

NorthShore Health Centers has been working in collaboration with the City of Hammond to assist in vaccinating the area's homeless population. With the help of a grant from the city, NorthShore is able to provide much-needed care for everyone, no...

The Region is full of incredible women who are impacting the community and beyond. For almost two years, the All About the Girls podcast has helped celebrate, empower, and encourage women to achieve greatness in every aspect of their lives. We've...

Jeff Imhof joined the Army at 24 years old to fulfill a lifelong dream to serve in the military. The events of September 11, 2001, which occurred during Imhoff’s senior year of high school, made him especially eager to join. Though he attended...

Dell Knickerbocker, owner of The Sax Clinic in Valparaiso, has lived in the spotlight for most of his life. His passion for music began as a child when he would listen to records with his older brother and blossomed throughout his high school career...

In 1947, Orville Redenbacher and Charles Bowman purchased the George F. Chester & Son Seed Company in Boone Grove, Indiana. 75 years later, Chester, Inc. has become an agricultural giant in the Region, providing farmers with the equipment and...

Does your pet have exceptionally bad breath? While dogs and cats aren’t known for their minty-fresh breath, an unbearable odor may be cause for concern. February is Pet Dental Health Awareness Month, and the staff at McAfee Animal Hospital is on a...

Calumet College of St. Joseph (CCSJ) proudly presented “The Hero Project” on Thursday, Feb. 10. The gallery featured posters created by students in the graphic design class taught by Tyler Bush. Students were challenged to create a poster...

As a Dutch native, Paulina Huffman never pictured herself as a member of the United States military. Though her interest in serving began while she was in high school, she assumed her citizenship status would bar her ability to join. A conversation...