Northern Indiana is full of people working hard every day to make their communities a better place. Since 2011, GreatNews.Life has been putting the spotlight on the people spreading this positivity in the Region with our Life in the Spotlight series. New articles are published every Wednesday, so be sure to check back often to learn more about the stories of great people doing great things in Northern Indiana.
Dr. Brent Lakia’s been all about Northwest Indiana throughout his life. He was born in Methodist Hospitals on Broadway and was in the Merrillville school district until fourth grade. His family made a move out to Chesterton around the time of his...
Megan Daurer recently stepped into the role of director of communications for Michigan City Area Schools (MCAS), fulfilling her desire to work in education and uplift the members of the community. Working for Michigan City schools is a full...
The next time you go into the office at the Portage Parks and Recreation Department, be sure to stop in and introduce yourself to the city’s new events coordinator, Emily SeDoris. SeDoris took over her role in December and is in charge of the...
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks was founded on the principles of charity, justice, fidelity, and brotherly love. The invitation extends to all, as long as you are dedicated to the cause of charity and community service. For a lifelong...
Michiana is home to Andrew Kaser. He serves his community as part of Rhyme & Reason, Inc., a ministry based out of South Bend, Indiana. It’s not the first time he’s worked in a non-profit position, however. As he puts it, Kaser...
Alynn Eggert is a dedicated member of the South Central Jr.-Sr. High School's math department. She teaches various courses, including AP Calculus AB and AP Statistics, and dual-credit courses such as College Algebra and Trigonometry. With over...
Joan McClendon grew up in the Philadelphia area and attended Dobbins High School. She then transitioned into her undergraduate studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She’s been a Hoosier for the past 25 years. With a master’s degree...
Rebecca Sasak is a licensed acupuncturist and traditional Chinese herbal medicine practitioner with more than 15 years of experience. Originally from Joliet, Illinois, Sasak moved frequently in her early years, living in Colorado and Oregon before...
For Kelly Green, teaching was always a goal that she knew she would one day reach. Green’s life started in the south suburbs of Chicago before she and her family moved to Chesterton, bringing them closer to beach access and the Indiana Dunes. “We...
Anyone who visits Central Elementary School in Portage will likely be greeted by Charymill Otero, the school secretary. A native of Puerto Rico by way of Philadelphia, Otero is a graduate from Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico. However, Otero...