We love bringing you the good news in all sorts of formats, including videos! 2021 provided ample opportunity to film tons of great events, city tours, guest interviews, behind the scenes, and so much more, all for the sake of sharing the positivity for all to enjoy.
In no particular order, here are the top 10 videos from LaPorteCounty.Life in 2021:
Healthcare Foundation of La Porte update with Mayor Tom Dermody
From an outdoor workout area to pickleball courts to water stations at Chessie Trail, the City of La Porte along with the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte are constantly evolving and updating to become a city you want to live in.
Horizon Bank supports United Way
Check out Horizon Bank supports the United Way with David Coyne & Leslie Devine! Follow us on YouTube for great news every week!
GreatNews.Life partner endorsements
We asked a ton of our partners to tell us what they like about GreatNews.Life. We got a ton of responses, from the many ways in which we helped their business to how we strive to put a smile on their face. But no matter what they said everything was positive just like us!!
Mayor Mania Trivia Challenge Extraordinaire
Four Mayors, one winner, & tons of fun! Watch as these Northwest Indiana Titans compete for the Super Mayor Mania Trivia challenge Extraordinaire Trophy! Mayor Tom McDermott, Mayor Sue Lynch, Mayor Dave Uran, & Mayor Tom Dermody (and Chris Mahlmann) brought their 'A game' to represent their cities of Hammond, Portage, Crown Point, & La Porte!
Bill ratifying gaming compact with the Pokagon Band
Leaders and community members from the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan and Indiana, the State of Indiana, St. Joseph County, the City of South Bend, and the Indiana Gaming Commission gathered to witness a huge milestone on May 4 as Governor Eric Holcomb and Tribal Council Chairman Matthew Wesaw signed mutual agreements that frame their successful partnership.
All About The Girls Part 6, Michelle Shirk
Michelle Shirk gave a great speech on learning our strengths, adapting in a pandemic, being honest with yourself. This wonderful re-cap is from this year's 'All About the Girls' event, a truly inspiring night that you won't want to miss next time!
High school students excel in GreatNews.Life’s #1StudentNWI program
For the last nine years, we have worked with more than 100 students from high schools across the Region, providing them with a paid opportunity to be an embedded reporter in their schools, and to have their news published throughout our four Region websites and social media networks – Valpo.Life, Portage.Life, NWI.Life, and LaPorteCounty.Life.
Lifer Spotlight: Dan Petreikis
GreatNews.Life owner Chris Mahlmann sits down with Lifer Dan Petreikis to highlight a few of the many spectacular shots that Dan has taken over the years while covering various events.
Leadership Life | Chairman Matthew Wesaw | Understanding the background of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians are full of diverse tribal citizens. The Pokagon Band is a sovereign nation, which is recognized in the U.S. Constitution. In this clip, Chairman Wesaw talks about the history of the Pokagon Band and his childhood growing up Pokagon.
Leadership Life | Don Babcock |Leaving a legacy in Northwest Indiana
Don Babcock discusses his retirement plans after his over 40 years at NIPSCO and the legacies he has helped leave being in Northwest Indiana. From the South Shore Double Track and West Lake Corridor Project to the power of the redevelopment commission, Babcock is proud to have helped make a difference in the community.