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.
Philip Bolton is a valued member of the Great News. Life News Media Journalism team. He has been with the team for nearly a year, consistently bringing exceptional productivity and energy. Bolton was homeschooled due to severe food...
Stacey Glassburn-Wilson, a restaurant princess and Starbucks’ white-chocolate mocha enthusiast, crafted a life she loves—one that is intertwined with her roots, resilience and love for her community. Growing up on the Near Northwest side of South...
Nate Bakota is a dedicated high school athlete at Marquette Catholic High School and is known for his passion for both baseball and basketball. With years of experience on the field and court, Bakota has developed into a well-rounded athlete,...
Learning doesn’t stop for anyone – even educators – when they allow themselves to interact with other walks of life. Anna Dimov isn’t afraid to admit her students have helped her along her journey to becoming a better person and educator. She...
Byron Faulstich moved his family from Plymouth to Valparaiso for a number of reasons, but the teaching and coaching positions at Wheeler High School simplified the decision. A Plymouth native, Faulstich received an associate’s degree from Marian...
Adrell Mable has made a significant impact as a Health Extension Volunteer with the Peace Corps in Albania and Montenegro. Her journey, from working in hospital settings to serving abroad, shows her dedication to community service. She...
Irene Carver, a voice teacher based in Mishawaka, carries a lifelong passion for music education and performance. Despite the barriers of being blind, Carver takes pride in seeing the power of music shaping lives. “What I love the most about...
Betsy Maher is the Executive Director of Save the Dunes, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the Indiana Dunes and surrounding natural areas along Lake Michigan. With over a decade of experience in nonprofit management,...
Kira Krill’s love for dogs has taken her further than she could’ve ever imagined. Krill touches the lives of people and animals everyday, and in turn her own life has been touched by dogs in Portage and elephants in Thailand. If Krill could bring...
Jena-Rae Maldonado wears many hats when it comes to work and service. She is a specialist at The Caring Place, a Porter Township School Corporation safety specialist for prevention and awareness, an elected official of the Portage Township Board, and...