What’s recently happened? Summer in Valparaiso means many different things to each member of the community, but for over 2,700 patrons of the library this year, summer means the chance to participate in Porter County Public Library System’s...
For Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Kaela Funches, the path to medicine wasn’t a practical choice so much as a personal calling. At 17, a health scare that resolved easily for her took a tragic turn for her cousin, showing her firsthand the difference...
As Northwest Indiana’s leading feature news provider, GreatNews.Life is pleased to publish the Leadership Life Series – an ongoing series of insightful video presentations featuring the state’s industry leaders in business, not-for-profit...
What’s recently happened? Over the past month, people have been showing up to Central Park Plaza for movie nights. Every Tuesday, a family-friendly movie has been shown on a projector in the downtown amphitheater. It’s been an instant hit for...
Elizabeth Bessert remembers her childhood a bit differently than most. When Bessert was 3 years old, she, as many other children might, fell off a slide. However, unlike many other children, the pain persisted for three years. On October 10, 1997, at...
What’s recently happened? While June may have marked the beginning of summer for students at Morgan Township High School (MTHS), the students were still active within their community and school. Photo courtesy of Mary Bruce Graduation took place on...
What’s recently happened? The Valparaiso High School (VHS) 2024-25 school year has come to a close. The school year wrapped up on May 29 with a half day. In addition to classes ending, the end of the school year signals the end of most sports...
Over the past decade, All About the Girls (AATG) has grown from its humble beginnings at Valparaiso’s Industrial Revolution restaurant to an annually celebrated tradition, bringing together women of all backgrounds to share stories of courage,...
What’s recently happened? May was the last month of school for students at Morgan Township High School (MTHS). Students ended the 2024-2025 school year on May 29, but they finished the year with many extracurricular and academic events. The MTHS...