Mike Poynter is passionate about providing a good balance between coaching to win and coaching to enhance the lives of student athletes. Poynter graduated from Hammond Baptist High School in Schererville and attended Olivet Nazarene University, where he was …
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As a La Porte native and a strong believer in the city’s potential, Tom Dermody has spent a lifetime trying to give back to his community. By channeling his love for the Region and his dedication to stewardship, he and his wife Jackie have launched several …
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An ordinary morning turned tragic for Samantha “Sammy” Constantine, when she suffered a stroke and crashed her car into a tree. What followed for the Valparaiso High School student was a blur of hospitals, physical therapy, and pain. But two years later …
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It is fair to say that Hobart resident Amy Blaker has a heart of gold. For the past nine years, she has volunteered regularly at countless organizations across Northwest Indiana, and is always extending a helping hand. “I go where I’m needed,” Blaker …
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Student in the Spotlight When most people think of Portage Wrestling, the first word that comes to mind is success. Senior Jacob Moran has kept the successful tradition of prestigious high school wrestling alive. Having wrestled since he was 4 years old …
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This weekend is going to rock in Northwest Indiana (literally) as the Crown Point Library hosts a rock painting event AND the Crawpuppies return to Blue Chip Casino! The Midwest Rail Rangers are also making returning to keep you moving through the chilly …
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Seussical the Musical The upcoming production of Seussical the Musical has been long awaited. Preparation began in September of the first trimester when students auditioned. Once the roles were filled, rehearsal immediately began. This year, atypical to …
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What’s Happened? To celebrate the Christmas season, the MQTT Singers and members of the choir performed in the annual Christmas Concert, themed “Hope!” Cody LaRocco, a recent addition to the choir, decided to join even though he was unsure about …
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Student Spotlight Senior Sara Sanchez has been a Boone Grove student since kindergarten. She describes the memories and genuine people she met during high school as “amazing.” Underclassmen can turn to Sanchez when they need a laugh or a friend. “Even …
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Teacher Spotlight Mrs. Osan is a social studies teacher at Gavit. She has been teaching at Gavit her entire career. Osan was inspired by her mom and other history teachers to pursue a teaching career. “My mom was a teacher, and I was able to see firsthand …
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