What’s recently happened? As autumn falls over the brick walls of Penn High School, both students and staff ramp up for what the academic year has to offer. Throughout the month of September, two Penn staff members were going through the...
Mishawaka Firefighter Alek Escobedo didn't always dream of becoming a firefighter, but his journey from aspiring police officer to Navy corpsman, and now to respected firefighter and strongman competitor, has led him to a career he deeply loves....
With October in full swing, the fall events are pouring into northern Indiana for you to enjoy! From festivals to concerts to conferences to markets, northern Indiana is preparing for the fall and Halloween with a ton of fun planned for the season....
Donald A. Heichel II was born, raised, and went to high school in the Region in La Porte, Indiana. He still resides there, yet when he goes into the office to work, he’s in Indianapolis, as he currently works for the Department of Defense as a...
Sister Marie Morgan’s journey from education to the healthcare system is rooted in her passion to serve as a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration. Connecting to the religious community at a young age, Morgan was introduced to...
October is here and Halloween is right around the corner! Start getting into the spirit with tons of fun activities from concerts to festivals to ghost tours. Wherever you are in Northern Indiana this weekend, you can always find an excuse to get...
Sue Straatman sat in a doctor’s office in the Community Healthcare System (now Powers Health) Hospital Emergency Room next to her only son, Rob, when she received her ovarian cancer diagnosis in 2008. The team of five doctors sitting in front of...
Stacey Glassburn-Wilson, a restaurant princess and Starbucks’ white-chocolate mocha enthusiast, crafted a life she loves—one that is intertwined with her roots, resilience and love for her community. Growing up on the Near Northwest side of South...
Send September out with a bang this weekend with the nonstop fun of Northern Indiana! From brewfests to concerts to festivals, all across the region you’ll find friends, fun, and tons of good times. Whether you want to laugh or cry, you’ll find...
Irene Carver, a voice teacher based in Mishawaka, carries a lifelong passion for music education and performance. Despite the barriers of being blind, Carver takes pride in seeing the power of music shaping lives. “What I love the most about...
