What's recently happened? Marian HIgh School had a 20-minute retreat in the BCAC gym during homeroom on January 23. Students went to the gym for music and worship. Taylor Geiger, a sophomore at Marian, has gone to all of the 20-minute retreats...
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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Basketball, Heads’ Cup, and more winter activities at La Lumiere
What’s recently happened? As January quickly progressed at La Lumiere School (La Lu), the Lakers were ready for February and winter activities to begin. Once the Lakers returned to the classroom, the second semester was quickly underway,...
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: John Adams makes the most of a chilly January
What’s recently happened? During the month of January, John Adams High School students were hit with a biting cold. After the long weekend for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the break became even longer with temperatures reaching as low as -60 degrees...
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Let love bloom with Whiting High School’s Spanish Club
What’s recently happened? On Saturday, February 1, the Whiting High School (WHS) Science Olympiad team competed in the Regional competition at Indiana University Northwest. There were teams from schools all over the area who came to compete....
Dan Amling of Duneland Diamond is the brains and brawn behind the baseball field at Chesterton Park
Over the years, the Duneland Diamond Family has done a remarkable job of modernizing, rehabbing, and maintaining the baseball field in Chesterton Park, at the northwest corner of West Porter Ave. and South Fifth Street. In season you’ll be able to...
Legacy Foundation Pledge Spotlight: Dr. Amy Han
Dr. Amy Han and her family pledged to donate to the Lake County Forever fundraising campaign when they learned their donation would be tripled, thanks to a grant from the Lilly Endowment, and because they trust the Legacy Foundation, which is driving...
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Marquette Catholic High School celebrates Catholic Schools Week
What’s recently happened? Marquette Catholic High School (MQT), as stated in its name, is a Catholic high school. January 26 - February 1 was recognized as the annual national celebration of Catholic schools known as “Catholic Schools Week...
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: River Forest lends a paw to local animal shelters
What’s recently happened? December was a time to give to those in need. The National Honor Society’s (NHS) Project of the Month, “Stockings for Paws,” aimed to give back to local animal shelters, including the Humane Society of Hobart and...
A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Kirstin Bailey
For nearly a decade, Kirstin Bailey has been a familiar face at Uptown Social, working her way up from cleaning staff to assistant manager. Her journey is one of dedication, growth, and a deep love for the historic venue she now helps run. Whether...
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Wheeler continues its win streak
What’s recently happened? The Greater South Shore Conference (GSSC) Swim Meet was held on Saturday, January 11. This is one of the two most important swim meets of the season, the other being Sectionals. Both Wheeler High School (WHS) swim teams,...