It’s Independence Day weekend! Throughout Northern Indiana, we’re taking to the streets for parades, festivals, fireworks, and more. The weather is looking beautiful and there’s fun to be had, so get outside with your friends and family! Take a...
On a recent morning at Blackbird Café in Valparaiso—my go-to place for good coffee and even better conversations over the last 16 years—I was sitting with Bob Urschel, chatting about hobbies, local history, and our families’ shared interest in...
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...
June 8 marked an end to Avionah Widner’s high school career, as it was the date of her graduation. Though her time as a student at Wheeler High School concluded, her achievements remain deserving of celebration and recognition as she made her mark...
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...
While the heat might feel a bit extreme this weekend, that won’t stop the fun happening throughout Northern Indiana! Parties, festivals, parades, and more are just waiting for you to grab your friends and get out the door. Take a look at our list...