Deb Kucharyski grew up in the Midwest and met her husband after her college graduation. He took a job in Houston, Texas shortly thereafter, and then the couple moved there to live together and raise their children for 17 years. They also lived in...
Featured image taken by William DeVore As a former United States Army combat engineer, overcoming obstacles was a big part of Jason Zaideman’s job. Now, he dedicates his time to aiding fellow veterans in overcoming mental obstacles due to trauma...
This weekend, the Region is heating up as summer hits its stride, and that means there’s plenty of opportunity to get outside and in your community! Whether you’re looking to celebrate, dance, shop, or just mingle, you’ll find something fun...
What’s recently happened? Wheeler High School and Union Township Middle School (UTMS) Choir Director Pamela “Pam” Hardesty is retiring this year after 34 years of hard work and dedication. Wheeler and UTMS choir students were having their final...
What’s recently happened? In early May, Washington Township High School (WTHS) had its Prom at Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton, Indiana. The banquet hall was decorated with floating lanterns and purple and gold balloons everywhere, matching...
John Kilavos has a big role with the ability to have a positive impact, as he’s the executive and family-ministry pastor at Heartland Christian Center in Valparaiso, Indiana, a church where community and faith cooperate. He took on his current role...
Summer is almost here in the Region, and many throughout the community are finding every excuse to get outside and enjoy the nice weather! From dance parties to festivals, there’s always a reason to join your community when you’re in the Region....
For Ty Artherhults, the first signs of cancer came in the fall of 2021. Artherhults was experiencing bowel problems and other significant symptoms, which led him to see Dr. Hector Marchand, Jr. in Valparaiso. Around Christmas, Marchand ran tests on...
What’s recently happened? Boone Grove High School held its last choir concert of the year on Tuesday, May 14, in the small gymnasium. This emotional event marked the last choir concert for 12 seniors who will be graduating in May. “Choir...
Amanda Bookholt grew up all over the United States. Her dad was an army officer, so she and her family moved around often. Her high-school years were spent in Grayslake, Illinois, a village not too distant from the Region. She’s been living and...
