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In celebration of the 100th anniversary of legendary sportswriter Grantland Rice’s unforgettable lead, “Outlined against a blue-gray October sky,” a sports journalist and educator is paying tribute to his poetic and enduring style throughout...

With fall quickly approaching and schools back in session, Northern Indiana is still bringing you tons of fun for the weekend. Festivals, markets, lectures, parties – whatever helps you unwind from the week can be found in Indiana! Take a look at...

Photos taken by Branden Beachy This story first appeared on Rhonda Schrock's blog on September 5. It happened on a gorgeous September night. The starter’s gun fired, and hundreds of running feet took to the course. The pack was running fast....

In October of 1966, Michael Chiarodo enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. By January of 1967, he was stationed in Vietnam to serve America in the Vietnam War.   “The Marine Corps was the only branch of service that I thought to...

"Life is a crazy journey, but it's a lot easier if we all do it together."  This is a mantra Cicily Porter lives by. As a news anchor, reporter, and podcast co-host, she understands the importance of community and shared experiences. Born and...

It’s Popcorn weekend! Get out to downtown Valparaiso for a weekend full of family-friendly fun: races, vendors, a parade, concerts, and so much more! With the summer heat sticking around a bit longer, this weekend’s also the perfect time to hit...

Dr. C. Todd Cummings' journey from teaching to becoming the longest-serving superintendent of the South Bend Community School Corporation (SBCSC) in 25 years is a testament to his dedication to education. Growing up in Southern Indiana, Cummings...

Northern Indiana is taking advantage of the extra time away from work thanks to Labor Day to bring you tons of fun, laughs, music, and more this weekend! As fall begins to make its way here, many summer events are wrapping up for the year, so come...

Colleen McQuillan, a resident of Highland, has religiously received mammograms since she turned 40. When she couldn’t secure an appointment at her doctor’s office in Illinois in 2020 for a mammogram, she made an appointment in Indiana instead....

Betsy Dunham, the media arts teacher at Penn High School in Mishawaka, has devoted her life to teaching the craft of photography. Dunham’s dedication to inspiring her students is more than just a job, but rather a wholehearted mission to inspire...