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. Clint Shireman of Shireman Veterinary Services is a dedicated professional committed to food animal medicine. With experience in both hands-on care and community education, he plays a vital role in supporting animals. Shireman's veterinary...
Rick Clements is what some may call a jack-of-all-trades. Student. Professor. Dad. Author. Speaker. Clements grew up in Indianapolis, graduating from Perry Meridian High School before attending Indiana University, where he received a...
Meg Bonta picked up a violin for the first time when she was just 5 years old. Now, she not only plays 11 string instruments, she is also the co-founder of SoundTide Music School in Portage. Growing up in Munster, Bonta attended Andrean High School...
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...
When Kris Halfacre stepped into the role of president of the Michigan City High School Athletic Booster Club, it wasn't just a position—it was a mission to restore a sense of pride and community that had begun to wane. In 2014 when her oldest...
Janice Lawton is the owner of Saturday Sangria Bakery & Cafe which is a dedicated gluten-free facility in Winfield, Indiana. Initially, it was just a personal dietary option, but she realized others faced the same gluten-related challenges. After...
At just 11 years old, Duke Torres has aspirations to become an Olympic gymnast one day. With four years of training and three years of competing so far, he is already on his way to making his dreams a reality. "In first grade, I was flipping...
Rebekah Go, the program and communication manager for the Ansari Institute within the Keough School of Global Affairs, has served within nonprofit administration over the last decade. Go’s passion for combating socio-economic disparities extends...
Connecting with children isn’t rocket science to Jonathan Owens, the program coordinator at the Valparaiso Boys and Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana. Owens' perfect formula involves humor, empathy and educating our youth. Created on the...
Mario Rosa, a dedicated social service professional for over 30 years, serves as the Family and Community Engagement Coordinator for Family and Community Engagement Services (F.A.C.E.S). He has spent over 30 years making a memorable impact on the...