Dr. Pablo Bukata was born in Argentina. His family moved to the United States when he was two years old. He grew up in Illinois, then came to Lake County, Indiana, around the time he was six. He went to high school nearby but left the Region to...
Reflections as retirement approaches By: Paul Schreiner, Executive Director A life well-lived includes—beyond the necessities of shelter and food—some kind of close relationships, art or creativity, and meaningful work. Frankly, my experience...
Deanna Gallardo always thought she’d become a writer or editor. Life’s taken her down many paths, and she even spent some time as a dental assistant following her graduation from Indiana University Northwest (IU Northwest) in Gary. She worked at...
Christmas is getting closer as Northern Indiana rapidly approaches the end of 2024! Throughout the region, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to get into the holiday spirit as you connect with your family, friends, and community. Take a look at...
With Thanksgiving past, it’s basically Christmas in Northern Indiana, and St. Nick is taking a tour of the area as cities throughout the area host their Christmas parades! Whether you’re looking for some family fun or your chance to take a...
Ryan Peters is a commercial real-estate broker based in the Region. He’s the owner of StreetFront Real Estate. That’s not his only title, however, as he’s involved in the community in other ways, too, as the president of New Creations Men’s...
What’s recently happened? November had been a busy month for Morgan Township High School (MTHS). With countless school events, all students have been kept busy and active in their school and community. On November 11, the MTHS Student Council...
What’s recently happened? Wheeler High School’s (WHS) Girls Swim team recently had its first swim meet on November 19. This meet was held in La Porte. Captain Demi Tasicas, a senior, is very excited for this season. “Swim has always been my...
Desi Terpening grew up in Richton Park, Illinois, and attended Rich South High School. She’s lived in the Region since she moved to Indiana in 1989. She went to college for art and worked in downtown Valpo for 12 years as a photographic negative...
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all of the things in our lives that make us thankful. Whether you’re here to visit family or just love everything that Northern Indiana has to offer, this weekend is set to be one full of fun and friends! Take a...
