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Connecting with children isn’t rocket science to Jonathan Owens, the program coordinator at the Valparaiso Boys and Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana. Owens' perfect formula involves humor, empathy and educating our youth. Created on the...

Get ready for a weekend of spectacle as Northern Indiana pushes what it means to be adventurous! From the Gary Air Show to the Great Cardboard Boat Race, Indiana residents are getting out of their comfort zones to explore new realms of fun this...

Father Roque Meraz may be the next TikTok star we never saw coming. The associate pastor at St. Paul Catholic Church uses art, like the humorous religion-based videos on his Instagram, and joy to spread a message of love to the community. Faith and...

This week in Northern Indiana is all about having fun with the family before the school year starts again. Whether it’s gathering school supplies or squeezing in one last day at the market, being with the ones you love makes every day fun! Take a...

The son of a United States Navy man, Joe Scida grew up all over the country in varying cities and states based on his dad, John’s, station. With most of his upbringing in Hawaii, Scida graduated from high school in upstate New York. In September of...

What’s recently happened? This July, the Porter County Fair was in town at the Porter County Expo Center. For many people, the Porter County Fair is the highlight of the summer due to the good food, thrilling rides, and countless 4-H projects. An...

Catherine Cole's journey into teaching began with a leap into the unknown. After graduating from Michigan State University, she secured her first job as a second-grade teacher in the small town of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, and settled into married life...

August is here and it’s coming in hot! From grands prix to concerts to the inaugural South Shore Bass Open to the 13th annual WHAM bike ride, there’s plenty to do throughout Northern Indiana if you’re looking for fun. Be sure to take someone...

What’s recently happened?  From July 18 to July 27, Porter County hosted the annual Porter County Fair.   The fair includes many 4-H shows with animals and art.  Barns with cows, sheep, goats, various birds, rabbits, and more...

John Dempsey, a resident of Munster, Indiana, began his long battle with cancer at the age of 52-years-old. Dempsey had no idea that receiving a colonoscopy as a preventative measure would begin a six-year journey with colorectal cancer. Dempsey...