Carol Haller is a sixth-grade teacher in Valparaiso. She’s been teaching for almost 40 years at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Her lasting effect as an educator has been felt for decades. Haller grew up in Michigan City and attended Rogers...
For the first weekend of 2025, Northern Indiana is pulling out all the stops! Whether you’re looking to catch a rocking concert or get on stage yourself, this weekend’s activities run the gamut of everything that can be called fun. Take a look at...
What’s recently happened? The final week before school was let out, the newspaper club at Wheeler High School (WHS) decided to put on a Spirit Week. This week included Christmas Sock Day, Christmas Character Day, Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, Santa...
Richard Bender hails from a farm in Northeastern Indiana. He grew up in a region north of Fort Wayne near Auburn and attended Leo High School. His time in high school played a role in his motivation to become a teacher himself. Bender was highly...
Undergoing radiation treatments for many is a difficult test of courage. For one woman in the Region, however, her treatments brought her closer to a stranger in an unexpected manner. Shelly Sunderland was sitting next to a patient prior to their...
As 2024 comes to a close, we here at GreatNews.Life are proud of all of the fun things we’ve been able to bring you this year. From parties to concerts to community events happening in Whiting to Elkhart, it’s been a pleasure helping you find...
It’s not everyday that you get to sit down with a cancer survivor, a military veteran, a change-maker in the community, or a thriving high school student and get a look into what it’s like to live in their shoes. By sitting down with the members...
Being an active presence in the Valparaiso community has been a joy for Paul Schreiner for the past few decades. Graduating from Valparaiso University, he has spent the bulk of his years in this community. Recently, Schreiner has spent time as the...
Christmas is basically here, and it’s showing in all the holiday cheer happening throughout Northern Indiana! From opportunities to make new friends to the chance to make forever memories, there’s plenty on offer this weekend. Take a look at our...
Dr. Pablo Bukata was born in Argentina. His family moved to the United States when he was two years old. He grew up in Illinois, then came to Lake County, Indiana, around the time he was six. He went to high school nearby but left the Region to...
