Ashleigh Jett was born and raised in the small community of Lothian in Maryland. She came to Indiana after moving to Hammond around the time of her early teenage years. She graduated from Carmel High School near Indianapolis. She’s been a homemaker...
What’s recently happened? Over winter break the Valparaiso High School (VHS) girls basketball team played Chesterton High School on the road. The VHS versus Chesterton rivalry is always a fun game to watch. Coming into the game, VHS was...
What’s recently happened? The month of December was filled with extracurricular activities at Morgan Township High School (MTHS), putting everyone in the holiday spirit. The MTHS Drama Club hosted its second mystery dinner this school year. These...
What’s recently happened? The final week before school was let out, the newspaper club at Wheeler High School (WHS) decided to put on a Spirit Week. This week included Christmas Sock Day, Christmas Character Day, Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, Santa...
Undergoing radiation treatments for many is a difficult test of courage. For one woman in the Region, however, her treatments brought her closer to a stranger in an unexpected manner. Shelly Sunderland was sitting next to a patient prior to their...
It’s not everyday that you get to sit down with a cancer survivor, a military veteran, a change-maker in the community, or a thriving high school student and get a look into what it’s like to live in their shoes. By sitting down with the members...
If previous years taught us anything, it’s to prioritize our wellbeing and take care of ourselves through difficult times. Each year brings new stressors and challenges, but being able to take a look at your health and make changes that promote...
The 2024 Good Life Awards brought together professionals and community members from across northern Indiana to celebrate those making a positive difference in their communities. Held at Uptown Social in Michigan City, this ceremony was filled with...
Juanita Segura was born and raised right here in the Region, and she still resides in her hometown of East Chicago, Indiana. She’ll observe her cancerversary this November, as it’s been almost exactly 10 years since she was diagnosed with lung...
