Porter County Judge Christopher Buckley believes in the power of second chances, and he shows this every day as the presiding judge for Porter County’s Mental Health Restoration Court. As a part of one of several problem-solving courts in Porter...
After serving over two decades on the Hammond police force, when the time came to retire, Tracy Betustak knew she wasn’t done doing good work for her community. A lover of parks and the city of Valparaiso, Betustak jumped at the opportunity to join...
Coined as the “Perfect Place,” the Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) knows that sharing the good news about Valparaiso is the best way to help it grow. Along with countless other initiatives throughout the city, ChicaGo Dash...
No matter the time of year, the Region always brings a wide variety of new, innovative events and activities to help bring communities together. From concerts, to parades, to trick-or-treating, their is something for everyone to enjoy and create and...
For the 11th year in a row, NIPSCO and its employees spent the holiday season benefiting others. NIPSCO’s Hope for the Holiday’s campaign combines donations from both the company and employees to support various community service organizations...
Originally home to more than a handful of Native American tribes, today much of Indiana’s indigenous history is lost to many. The Porter County Commissioners and the Indiana Dunes Tourism Office are working to change that. On September 27th of...
If previous years taught us anything, it’s to prioritize our wellbeing and take care of ourselves through difficult times. Each year brings new stressors and challenges, but being able to take a look at your health and make changes that promote...
A lot of business is conducted in the Region, and GreatNews.Life is there to capture the biggest moments. Whether that’s spotlighting some of the businesses making an impact on the day-to-day lives of those living in Northwest Indiana to helping...
The City of Valparaiso has provided free community art at Cumberland Crossing since 2011. On display until the Spring of 2025, the Art Walk at Cumberland Crossing is the current home of 17 pieces by Indiana artists Greg and Alex Mendez. Residents of...
During this season of giving, Goodwill reminds us all that helping others can be much easier than we think.Throughout the year, all items donated to Goodwill do more than pass to the next user. In fact, donations made to any one of the many Northwest...
