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By the time James “Jim” Boger was in fourth grade, he already knew he wanted to be a teacher. Now, after a 30-year career with Brandywine Community Schools in Niles, Michigan, Boger prepares to retire as the principal of Brandywine Elementary...

What’s recently happened? Several Penn Harris Madison (PHM) schools are now being named among Indiana’s best. “US News and World Report” released its best schools rankings, announcing the best public schools in every state. For Indiana, 1,000...

What’s recently happened? Riley High School (RHS) has its annual Hallway Halloween on October 29, 2024. It was open to all RHS feeder schools. There were games, candy, and lots of decorations. Kids got to go around and “trick-or-treat” around...

From her roots in a small farming town to her role as Goshen’s first female mayor, Gina Leichty’s journey has been anything but linear. Her experiences in nonprofit work, communications, and entrepreneurship helped shape her into the leader she...

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all of the things in our lives that make us thankful. Whether you’re here to visit family or just love everything that Northern Indiana has to offer, this weekend is set to be one full of fun and friends! Take a...

Juanita Segura was born and raised right here in the Region, and she still resides in her hometown of East Chicago, Indiana. She’ll observe her cancerversary this November, as it’s been almost exactly 10 years since she was diagnosed with lung...

As president of the Community Foundation of Elkhart County and chair of the South Bend - Elkhart Regional Partnership, Pete McCown has made a lasting impact on the region. His leadership and commitment to the community has been instrumental in...

As we enter the back half of November, it’s time to begin thinking about the important people in your life and how you can show it to them. Whether that’s through a gift, an experience, or just an afternoon of time together, Northern Indiana has...

It’s not too often that you find a job that makes you feel like you're living your dream, but for Shelley Becker, that’s exactly how she feels as director at LoveWay, an equine-assisted service organization. Though she has always had a heart...

Are you ready for winter to set in? We’re in that time of year where the Northern Indiana weather allows for all kinds of fun! With ice skating happening at the same time as picnicking and just as many things to do outdoors as indoors, you’ll...