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...
With September almost at an end and Halloween decorations appearing on shelves, take some time to appreciate the last vestiges of the summer by getting outside, exploring your community, and getting to know your neighbors. No matter where you are in...
What’s recently happened? With the new year beginning, several things have happened for the better at Penn High School. The Sports Performance Center at Penn went through a name change these past few weeks, with a ‘Culver’s’ now in...
For Brianna Reshan, teaching is a source of great fulfillment and an opportunity to leave a positive impact on students’ lives. Initially, she was drawn to the idea of teaching kindergarten, but she found a true passion for working with fourth...
