As Fonda Owens grew up in Virginia, she knew that one thing was for certain; her love of books and knowledge set her apart from everyone else in her small town. “My love of libraries started in the sixth grade, when I got to work in the school...
Northwest 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 Northwest Indiana.
A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Reid Amones
Meet the new Head Principal of Valparaiso High School, Reid A. Amones. He is a genial sort with a relaxed and confident disposition. Amones grew up in Wabash, Indiana and attended Northfield Junior-Senior High School. In the fall of 1997, Amones and...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Dr. Debra Dudek
This week’s Portage Life in the Spotlight is Dr. Debra Dudek, the Director of Title and Special Student Services for Portage Township Schools. She has been a Portage girl all her adult life but has since moved to Porter where she refuses to put the...
A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Lee Bauman
Lee Bauman, current resident of Illinois although highly dedicated to La Porte County, has given her life to promoting many different forms of art. Bauman lived in La Porte 25 years prior to her move and has been employed by the La Porte County...
A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Ric Federighi
Ric Federighi has the life that most radio, TV, music and news talk enthusiasts wish for. It was always a dream of his to run a radio station and now he does just that along with serving those in his listening area. Being a proud owner of Michigan...
A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Renee Blosky
Everyone in Valparaiso knows about Lifestyles. You know what I’m talking about- that unique and interesting store that sits at the corner of Lincolnway and Franklin Street. Well, I got a chance to sit down with the owner of Lifestyles, and I found...
A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Wade Breitzke
For nearly three years, Wade Breitzke has assisted various causes and companies around the community with his fun-loving and talented team. Before constructing 27 Entertainment, Breitzke handled about 120 happenings a year which required his...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Mitch Barloga
As residents of Portage and the surrounding areas enjoy the outdoors this summer by walking, jogging, running, skating or biking on trails, they can thank Mitch Barloga and the people who deal with non-motorized transportation at the Northwest...
A Valpo Life in the Spotlight Roundup: July 2012
This month we were excited to re-launch our Valpo Life in the Spotlight series on ValpoLife.com! July has seen three excellent members of the Valparaiso community featured as part of the series. Be sure to take a look at those articles if you missed...
A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Dave Coyle
This week's Valpo Life in the Spotlight is Dave Coyle, Valparaiso High School teacher who was recently named the Head Football Coach, replacing Mark Hoffman. Coyle has been with VHS since 1990 following his studies at Ball State University. Coyle is...
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