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What’s recently happened? On Tuesday, August 11, a destructive storm swept through Northwest Indiana, creating chaos throughout the region as people from several counties in the surrounding area were affected. These storms not only pushed back the starting …

What’s recently happened? After the catastrophic storms in Northwest Indiana, the Hammond Area Career Center (ACC) kicked off its first day of school on August 27. The staff gave a presentation to incoming first-year and returning second-year students with …

What’s recently happened? The first week of school began on Tuesday, August 18, for the 2026-2027 academic year. This year, the class of 2027 is now seniors, and entering high school is the class of 2030.  Despite the recent weather that has affected …

Two years ago, I made a decision to purposely change the way I talk about something when I talk about it. Growing up in Northwest Indiana, I grew up referring to the area of of our state I’m from as “the Region,” as so many other people do …

Margaret “Maggie” Meyer is a member of Portage High School’s staff. She is actively involved in different areas of the school and works with the students in many different ways. As a special education teacher at Portage High School, Meyer teaches high …

As an engaged couple, Kevin Lague and Anna Womack are both long-time residents of La Porte County. Between work, kids, and building their own home through La Porte County Habitat for Humanity, they have a lot to keep them busy. In total, the couple has three …

A life driven with each decision carried out with passion and intentionality, Craig Heatherly seeks to be a pillar of guidance and support within his home community. Heatherly is a dedicated member of the Gibson team, where he serves as a commercial risk …

Whether she’s caring for patients, teaching her children at home, or guiding new parents through difficult moments, Gina Hawkins has built her life around helping others learn and grow. A Lowell native, Hawkins has spent the last decade as a nurse …

With 16 years of painting experience, Chris Lesnar has turned his love for visual art into his own business called Rymo Painting — a company dedicated to giving a budget-friendly, efficient job to its customer for an affordable price in comparison to major …