Spring into action and support a local non-profit with Valpo Parks! This year, our office will be taking donations to help support Backpacks & Snacks through VCS. Now is your chance to help them grow during the month of March and...

It can take a while for someone to figure out what they want to pursue. In some cases, it might be something right in front of them. Prior to joining the Valparaiso Parks Department, Tracy Wood had spent the majority of her life in Valparaiso,...

The Region is full of talented individuals. Artists, comics, musicians – it’s hard to beat Northwest Indiana when it comes to entertainment. Whether you’re perusing Journeyman Distillery’s Winter Artisan Market or gaining practical business...

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...

Despite the cold, all the fun in the Region is heating up! From concerts to comedians to ice skating spectaculars, nothing will keep Northwest Indiana from getting out and enjoying itself. Stay safe, stay warm, and make sure to have some fun! Take a...

January has set in to the Region. With everyone getting back into the flow of work, it’s time to have some fun as a reward, and Northwest Indiana has plenty to offer! Whether that’s checking out what’s new in town, broadening your horizons, or...

In 2023, you probably saw one of our photographers wearing GreatNews.Life apparel attending a sporting event, graduation ceremony, holiday festival, hometown parade, business celebration, or other special event near you. The photos captured at these...