As president of the Community Foundation of Elkhart County and chair of the South Bend - Elkhart Regional Partnership, Pete McCown has made a lasting impact on the region. His leadership and commitment to the community has been instrumental in...
La Porte City Council Member Lauren Huffman has spent her career empowering others and making a tangible impact on her community. From her beginnings in criminal justice to her current leadership role at the Indiana Department of Transportation...
Jeff Balon grew up just outside of Valparaiso. He spent his younger years living on a farm in rural Jackson Township but later attended Chesterton High School. He’s wanted a career in law enforcement since he was little. After graduating from high...
Monique Maldonado’s accomplishments over the years are nothing short of incredible. As a wife, a mother of two, a beauty pageant winner, an author, a Latin dancer and instructor, and a blogger, the East Chicago native has a laundry list of...
Becoming a leader doesn’t always come naturally, but this doesn’t make the leadership any less impactful. Jiselle Chabes is pushed by her family and past experiences to continue becoming the person she needs to be for herself and her teammates....
National news, true crime, comedy, and science – these are all topics that you can find at the top of the podcast charts. Podcasts focusing on local news or the people and places around you are much rarer. You might see a business go up, a new...
As we enter the back half of November, it’s time to begin thinking about the important people in your life and how you can show it to them. Whether that’s through a gift, an experience, or just an afternoon of time together, Northern Indiana has...
What’s recently happened? From November 6-10, Lake Central High School (LC) journalism students attended the Journalism Education Association (JEA) conference located in Philadelphia to immerse themselves in the world of journalism. Twenty students...
What recently happened? La Porte High School (LPHS), on November 9, hosted its annual Fall Ball, "Let’s Glow Crazy," where students enjoyed an enchanting evening of music and dancing. The event featured a snack table with cookies and punch, a...
From the very beginning, the staff at GreatNews.Life has been honored to feature the stories of the many brave men and women who have served our country. Whether it be speeches, performances, programs, or anything in between, we have captured many...