In 2023, you probably saw one of our photographers wearing GreatNews.Life apparel attending a sporting event, graduation ceremony, holiday festival, hometown parade, business celebration, or other special event near you. The photos captured at these gatherings were shared on your news feeds throughout the year, and each one tells a special story, a moment in time that you can now cherish forever.
Whether it was of you crossing the finish line at a race, of a neighbor you know getting nominated at an awards ceremony, or of your own child holding their diploma proudly at their graduation ceremony, there are so many photos worth sharing, and we thank you for providing us with so much good to photograph.
In no particular order, here are the top 10 photo galleries on Valpo.Life to recap the good news in 2023!
Girls Gymnastics Viking Invite 2023
High Schools’ all across Northwest Indiana competed at the Viking Invite Saturday afternoon.
Girls Basketball IHSSA Regional Valparaiso Vs. South Bend Washington 2023
Valpo fought a physical game leading the first half 32-24 but it was the South Bend Panthers who came away with the win ending the game with a score of 60- 41. High scorers for the Vikings were Lillian Barnes with 16 points and Skyla Dobbertin with 10 points. For the Panthers, high scorers were Kira Reynolds with 19 points, RaShunda Jones with 18 points and Riyah Wilson with 13 points. Vikings can still remain proud with their impressive 23-3 season. This has been the most wins for them since the 2003-2004 season.
Girls Gymnastics DAC Championship 2023
Gymnastics teams all across NWI competed at Portage High School at the DAC Championship.
Merrillville High School head Gymnastics coach Diane Roberts was honored before the meet today with a bouquet of flowers and a beautiful plaque commemorating her 50 years of service to the sport of gymnastics and to the school. Roberts started in 1973 and she commented that she felt the lve today from everyone and she’s known these people for so many years. She has a special place in her heart for all of them.
Boys Basketball Valparaiso Vs. Chesterton Ihsaa Sectional Championship 2023
Valparaiso Vikings went head to head with the Chesterton Trojans for the IHSSA Sectional Championship. FINAL SCORE: 66-50 Chesterton. TOP SCORERS of the evening: Mason Jones (Valpo) 15 points and Tyler Parrish (Chesterton) 31 points.
Boys & Girls Cross Country Regional 2023
Boys and girls cross country teams all across NWI competed in New Carlisle at the Regional Championship.
5a Boys Football Sectional Valparaiso Vs. Chesterton 2023
On October 28th, the Chesterton Trojans took on the Valparaiso Vikings for a Sectional playoff game. The Trojans pulled out ahead in the first half with two touchdowns. In the second half, they were not able to stop the offense of the Vikings. The Vikings went on to win with a final score of 31-14.
Mcafee Animal Hospital Celebrates 80 Years 2023
Clients and the community gathered to celebrate 80 years of the McAfee Animal Hospital!
Valpo Parks Popcorn Panic 2023
Popcorn Fest began with the Popcorn Panic race Saturday, September 9th 2023.
2023 Lil’l Kernel Puff Run Valpo Parks
The Lil’l Kernel Puff Run took place September 9th 2023.
City Of Valparaiso Popcorn Parade 2023
On September 9th, the City of Valparaiso Popcorn Parade was a huge hit as the community gathered for an exciting day!