Looking beyond the structure of standard housing, The Lakes of Valparaiso was designed with luxury resorts in mind. From a full suite of fitness amenities, to a booked calendar of community events, The Lakes community caters to its residents’ higher …
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“I want people to feel like we’re worthy of having that kind of quality here,” said Julia Huisman, founder of HERE magazine, “For so long we’ve been told otherwise.” “I think we’re often portrayed as the negative space between Chicago and …
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Lifelong Portage resident Rhonda Nelson believes in her community and has dedicated her time into making it a great place to live. As a retiree, she has spent the past eight years serving on the Portage Township School Board. “I feel our children are the …
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“I’m going to win the state champ in high jump,” Norris Frederick told his high school track team. And then…he did. In fact, Norris went on to become the most decorated athlete in Washington State history, all before he even started college. And it …
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“There’s a lot of good that is done in the process of being a storyteller,” said Doug Ross. Ross has worked for 30 years to help Region residents everyday through his work with the NWI Times. He is currently their Senior Reporter covering Porter County …
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“You shouldn’t have to choose between being a mom and building a great career,” said Michelle Andres, President of Group 7even. “Any time I’m not at work, I try to spend with my husband and three kids. They’re the center of my world. Our …
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Paladin’s 51st Annual Gala on Saturday invited clients, their family and friends, and Paladin employees and volunteers to celebrate another year of growth and inspiration in the Stardust Ballroom at Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa. Depending on who you talked …
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Craft beer lovers stepped out of the rain and joined together at Hawthorne Park Saturday for the 8th annual Porter’s Perfect Pint Fest. Commemorative tumblers were drained and then flooded, again and again as festival go-ers gathered under tents to shield …
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“Snakes are the only pet that really hug you back,” said Dr. Courtney Harsy, Vale Park Animal Hospital’s newest veterinarian. “A lot of people don’t realize how much personality reptiles have. A lot of first-time reptile owners are surprised by how …
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“I’m a Region boy through and through,” said life-long Northwest Indiana resident Richard Horn. Born in Gary, Richard graduated from Highland High School and then received his Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University Calumet and his Masters from …
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