Alayna Wilkening

Jeff Imhof joined the Army at 24 years old to fulfill a lifelong dream to serve in the military. The events of September 11, 2001, which occurred during Imhoff’s senior year of high school, made him especially eager to join. Though he attended college after …

Dell Knickerbocker, owner of The Sax Clinic in Valparaiso, has lived in the spotlight for most of his life. His passion for music began as a child when he would listen to records with his older brother and blossomed throughout his high school career as a …

The Region’s favorite holiday was back and better than ever this year, with vendors from all over the Region providing beer, food, and entertainment to the Hammond Civic Center. The night featured headliners Rudy Cardenas of “American Idol” and Tommy …

In 1947, Orville Redenbacher and Charles Bowman purchased the George F. Chester & Son Seed Company in Boone Grove, Indiana. 75 years later, Chester, Inc. has become an agricultural giant in the Region, providing farmers with the equipment and technology …

Does your pet have exceptionally bad breath? While dogs and cats aren’t known for their minty-fresh breath, an unbearable odor may be cause for concern. February is Pet Dental Health Awareness Month, and the staff at McAfee Animal Hospital is on a mission …

Grace Bentkowski is no stranger to the world of news media. Bentkowski has been involved in journalism since her sophomore year of high school, and she has already established an impressive career in journalism as a sophomore in college. “I used to write …

As a Dutch native, Paulina Huffman never pictured herself as a member of the United States military. Though her interest in serving began while she was in high school, she assumed her citizenship status would bar her ability to join. A conversation during …

Winter can be hard on everyone, and being stuck inside with nothing to do can give many winter blues. The City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department has been working to help alleviate this and get people outside and having fun. Their solution – …