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Growing up in Kouts, Katie Payne knew from a very young age that she wanted to join the military. After high school, she attended St. Joseph’s College, considering a future teaching math or science. After one year, however, she knew where she …

The Maple City is calling your name! Goshen has a storied history that can still be felt when you visit the city. From walking along the Pumpkinvine Trail to dining downtown to trips to the fair, Goshen has plenty to do when you’re ready to hop in the car …

History is written by the victors, and Jason Samuel – like Chuck Wepner or his more recognizable, dramatized, on-screen persona, Rocky Balboa – had the odds stacked against him. These victors chose tenacity and unshakeable grit, and they …

Kyle Nelson is highly involved on many fronts in the La Porte community. He works at a local brewing company, serves as bingo host for community bingo, and is running for county commissioner. “I was born in Chicago and moved to Northwest Indiana when I was …

Keri Cook is very dedicated to her job and pouring into the Portage community through her work. She serves as a clerk for the City of Portage in the Clerk Treasurer’s Office at Portage City Hall. “I love getting to help the residents of Portage,” she …

Brooke Regier was born and raised in Valparaiso, and she doesn’t see herself leaving any time soon. Her love of literature and writing has been able to give her not only a rewarding career, but one that allows her to stay right here in her hometown. “I …

What do you get when you add 38 years of teaching and divide it among countless students? The answer is Teri Anderson, a longtime math teacher at Wheeler High School who has spent decades shaping both minds and mindsets in her classroom. Anderson has taught …

What’s happened recently? Spirit Knight is a long-standing annual tradition at Marian High School which culminated this year on the evening of Friday, March 27. This event is a year-long competition between the blue and white teams, which students are …

April is the first full month of spring. It’s the beginning of a new chapter in 2026; one that is filled with warmth, love, and every reason to enjoy the outdoor weather. With this being the week of Easter, you can expect plenty of egg hunts and appearances …