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...
What’s recently happened? Morgan Township High School (MTHS) finished the month of October strong in both sports and extracurriculars. The MTHS choir and band teamed up with the Kouts High School and Washington Township High School (WTHS) choirs...
Laura Herrod resides in Chesterton today, yet she grew up on the South Side of Chicago. She is a middle school counselor working in the Region. Twice she has battled cancer and survived it. Her stories now serve as testaments of endurance to women...
What’s recently happened? Recently at Boone Grove High School, the community gathered to celebrate the seniors in fall sports. During Senior Night, the seniors are honored for their dedication to Boone Grove sports. The school recognized them as...
What recently happened? Fall is here and school is back at Valparaiso High School (VHS). Friday night football is underway as VHS has started its season strong. The team has gone 4-2 in its last six games and are 3-1 in the Duneland Athletic...
What’s recently happened? Fall sports have begun at Morgan Township High School (MTHS), including Girls Volleyball and Boys and Girls Soccer. These MTHS teams have won countless games and are starting the fall season strong. With all this...
What’s recently happened? The Wheeler High School (WHS) cross country season is slowing down, with only a couple more races left. This past Saturday, the athletes raced at New Prairie High School. This meet was so big that there were multiple races...
Sue Straatman sat in a doctor’s office in the Community Healthcare System (now Powers Health) Hospital Emergency Room next to her only son, Rob, when she received her ovarian cancer diagnosis in 2008. The team of five doctors sitting in front of...
