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.
A community can only be as strong and compassionate as its members. Jake Monhaut is impacted by his personal recovery journey to help those who are battling with addiction and make the city of Portage safer. Monhaut took the leap to become a member...
Diagnosed with biliary atresia — a rare form of pediatric liver disease — as an infant, Victoria “Tori” Saros has spent her life navigating a complex medical journey. Now, through her resilience and determination, she’s not only advocating...
Anita Freels has devoted her life to serving the La Porte County community, juggling her responsibilities as a steelworker and union representative at Cleveland Cliffs with her active participation in Operation Feed LaPorte County. Born and raised in...
If you’ve ever taken a drive around Hobart, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Blastcamp Paintball & Airsoft. Located on Nike Missile Site C-47, which was used as a safe space for air defense in the Chicagoland area during the Cold War, the...
Amidst the bittersweet emotions of becoming a senior in school, Natalie Robinson continues to make a lasting, welcoming impression on her teammates and classmates. Robinson, a senior on Marquette Catholic High School’s Girls Basketball team, is...
A childhood fascination with bouncy balls and locks sparked a passion for collecting in Trey Andrews that has evolved into a thriving business. Savage Cards & Collectibles has become more than just a store for its customers — it’s an...
Raphaella Peting, currently works as the director of membership and marketing for the Valparaiso Family YMCA. Peting spent her early years in Northwest Indiana. During college, Petting studied abroad, spending a semester in Spain. This ignited a love...
Christine Rosenbaum’s career began in the classroom as an English teacher at La Porte Community School Corporation, where she worked with unmotivated and disengaged students. Though she enjoyed teaching, she soon realized her true calling...
Anthony Hudson is a man of many talents. As a proud council member of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), a social media specialist at Indiana University Northwest (IUN), a YouTuber/podcaster and a new media journalist at...
Major Katie and Major Charles Pinkston have dedicated their lives to serving others through their work with the Salvation Army. With over 24 years of experience, this dynamic couple has brought compassion, leadership, and a deep sense of purpose to...