Becca Wireman

Shakespeare lovers and novices alike had the opportunity to enjoy Shakespeare in the Park for free at Bulldog Park in Crown Point on Friday night. Thanks to the City of Crown Point, Gary Shakespeare Company was able to …

Managing finances and ensuring you are financially responsible can be confusing at times. Luckily, Teachers Credit Union (TCU) is here to help and guide its members to a secure financial future.  Director of Financial Wellness and Wellbeing at TCU Jeff …

Growing up in Portage, Mandy Nelson always followed her passions. After briefly leaving the Region to teach in Indianapolis, Nelson returned to Portage to leave her impact on the community.  “I left the area to teach in Indy for a few years, and …

Scott Milligan has been helping to better his community one juice at a time. A Northwest Indiana native, Milligan is the owner of the smoothie and juice bar Island Nutrition in Valparaiso.  Milligan, who went to Portage High School, loves the Region; so …

When a 33-year-old woman drove into Lake Michigan on July 28, Long Beach Deputy Marshal Tobin Babcock jumped into action. On what began as a normal day of traffic patrol, Babcock’s quick thinking and actions helped to save a woman from …

Sondra Trawick-Reis has always wanted to own her own business, so when the opportunity arose, she created Lucky Leo’s Resale in Hebron. Originally from the Calumet Township region, Trawick-Reis has lived in Hebron for about 17 years.  “We moved down …

Art Barn School of Art focuses on three main functions: education, exhibitions, and events. Located on a sustainability-focused farm, Art Barn provides a get-away for its community through art. Located in Valparaiso, Art Barn offers fun …

Through community involvement, economic development, and current initiatives such as Your Energy, Your Future, NIPSCO strives to impact their communities positively while providing reliable, and affordable energy. NIPSCO’s Your Energy, Your Future …

Sally Beyers Reynolds believes that commitment is an important skill to teach others, so much so that she has been volunteering with Job’s Daughters International for 35 years to do so. Originally from Terre Haute, Reynolds moved to Portage 44 years …

Teaching is a profession that requires individuals to not only educate students but to connect with them and help them grow. Valparaiso High School (VHS) Teacher David Prokop makes it his mission to establish that connection with his students.  …