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.
Stephanie Dorsey is the owner of Willow Blooms, a flourishing floral business in Highland. She started the business while still working another job, driven by her dream of becoming a successful florist. Dorsey now operates it alongside her...
Father Roque Meraz may be the next TikTok star we never saw coming. The associate pastor at St. Paul Catholic Church uses art, like the humorous religion-based videos on his Instagram, and joy to spread a message of love to the community. Faith and...
Hammond's Mary LeVan, 95, is a finalist for the 20th Annual SilverSneakers Member of the Year Award. This national honor recognizes individuals who have significantly improved their lives through physical activity while inspiring and motivating...
Kaya Flatz, an associate at the United Parcel Service (UPS) in Portage, is a shining example of young ambition. At the age of 22, Flatz is committed to supporting her work, family, and friends. She works hard and has an innate desire to give back to...
Amanda Jozaitis has always known she wanted to pursue a full-time career in the arts. As a young girl, Jozaitis was often asked by classmates, “Can you draw a picture for me?” and she was known by her peers as the best artist in school. Through...
For nearly 25 years, Jennifer “Jen” Ludwig has been a dedicated employee at the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library (MPHPL). Since her junior year in high school, she has held positions in almost every department, eventually rising to her...
William “Bill” Fekete is a notable champion of the City of Portage with an impressive track record of service to his community. Starting from humble beginnings, Fekete would invest his career and livelihood in the health and well-being of...
Jess Buetow is a young man who recently graduated from Michigan City High School (MCHS), where he maintained a commitment to service and thrived academically. Despite growing up far from Michigan City, moving from his hometown of Saginaw, Michigan to...
Brenda Mecchia knows what it’s like to be a Region native through and through. She grew up in Merrillville, graduated from Merrillville High School and is now an employee of the Town of Merrillville. For the past five years, Mecchia has been the...
Arriving in the United States as a child, Juan Constantino had to navigate the challenges of undocumented life. His determination and ambition led him to become the executive director of La Casa de Amistad, where he advocates for those of the...