Features

What’s happened recently? The weeks of April have been full and busy at Marian High School. From spring break, to field trips, to prom, every student has had something to look forward to. Prom was held on Saturday, April 25, at South Bend’s Century …

This week is taking a step in the warmer direction, but the warmest feeling will be coming from the hearts of local mothers who celebrate Mother’s Day with their children. Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend and …

Barker Middle School teacher Amy Hamann has won multiple awards for her dedication and work. She’s gone above and beyond time and time again, seeking additional resources for her students and supporting their endeavors. Hamann recently entered the …

With 40 years of experience as an educator, Julie Teixeira knows that teaching now has changed a lot since she started. Through it all, she has consistently had one rule for her classroom: respect. “I have a piece of advice I give to new teachers,” …

Even when traveling to San Francisco for the Super Bowl or St. Louis for Purdue basketball, Greg Braggs Jr., host of CHGO Sports’ Chicago Bears podcast and founder of “Braggs In The Stands,” considers himself a proud region rat. Born and raised in Crown …

Yolanda Matthews is the director of Learning Tree Academy and has worked there for 2 years. She is a selfless leader and loves watching others grow. “I love seeing the children at Learning Tree Academy grow,” she said. “Being a director, I get to see …

Megan Erwin is a true Hoosier, and as chief of staff to the mayor’s office for the City of Elkhart, she also supports true Hoosiers. Erwin is a busy woman these days, and the goalpost is always moving. As chief of staff, her day-to-day operations are spent …

Major Steven Green has a 20-year military career. A Purdue University alum, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1980 immediately after graduating and earning his bachelor’s degree. “From there, my first duty assignment was as a combat support …