Kayla Belec

Peyton Ostertag isn’t likely to ever forget her 12th birthday.  With the coronavirus pandemic causing schools to shut their doors and rely on e-learning, people to self-quarantine and social distance from one another, and everyone to generally...

Don’t judge a book by its cover—or its title. Like its title suggests, CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana specializes in interior and exterior painting for homes and businesses. What some people don’t realize is that the company offers so...

Editor’s note: As we read this article, we’re reminiscing about summers past and looking forward to gathering again for all of Valpo Parks’ events and programs once social distancing is over. GreatNews.Life extends a huge thanks to all the...

Editor’s Note: The story below represents the overall resident experience at StoryPoint in usual times. The staff and residents there are taking all recommended precautions for social distancing at this time and are looking forward to resuming...

In the wake of state regulations relating to COVID-19, dozens of local businesses have made the difficult decision to cease operations altogether until the dust settles.  As many of the establishments are local favorites, the news is sure to...

No matter the shifts a community weathers, people can always find strength in the communal experience of volunteering. For many communities, the arts offer just such an outlet—and an enriching opportunity to foster personal growth. Chicago Street...

*Editor’s Note: due to state regulations in the wake of COVID-19, Sublime Subs is currently offering customers to-go orders and pre-made salads. To place an order, click here.   What better way to energize yourself (or mellow out) than to...

At this very moment, nearly seven million people in the United States are living with a chronic wound. Many of those people don’t realize the degree of attention those wounds require, and many of them don’t know what’s causing them.  More...

For residents in Northwest Indiana facing a cancer diagnosis, finding high quality care just became easier. Community Healthcare System has opened a new Cancer and Infusion Center at St. Catherine Hospital, offering patients the ability to receive...