With more than 32 years in law enforcement, Jeff Balon said he still gets up with a smile on his face in the morning and looks forward to going to work. He attributes his longevity on the job to both of his families - his family at home and his...

At the corner of Franklin St. and Indiana Ave. in downtown Valparaiso, the Porter County sheriff’s residence looms large. Holding important stories from the Region’s history, this residence is still an important historical landmark today in the...

The Memorial Opera House Foundation in  partnership with The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana and The Penguin Project®  will introduce the premiere performance of a fully-inclusive theatre production designed...

Festivals are still rocking the Region as we get deep into September. From Portage’s Bacon Fest to the beginning of IU Northwest’s Hispanic Heritage Month activities, Northwest Indiana knows how to party and is letting all residents know. Take a...

We’re halfway through summer, and the Region still has plenty of entertaining activities to offer its residents. Whether you want to look at cool cars, sample the delicate cuisine of the area, or get out and have fun with your neighbors, there’s...

Collaboration and communication are the keys to success. No one knows that better than Porter County Board President Jim Biggs. Using his lifelong expertise on public safety to support his community, Biggs and other local officials are doing...

The Porter County Health Department is always looking for innovative ways to improve the health and well-being of its community members, and the department’s newest resource is truly incredible. On Tuesday, May 9, the Porter County Health...