Megan Lawrence is from the Region. Today, she works at one of her alma maters, Valparaiso High School as an education teacher with a specialization in teaching for the school’s applied-skills program. It was called the Life Skills Program when she...
November has come, and with it are tons of fun opportunities to get connected with your friends, family, and neighbors! Whether you’re looking to expand your experiences or just have a good time, you’ll find exactly what you need this weekend....
What’s recently happened? Morgan Township High School (MTHS) finished the month of October strong in both sports and extracurriculars. The MTHS choir and band teamed up with the Kouts High School and Washington Township High School (WTHS) choirs...
Having spent time in the Army National Guard and Active Duty Army, Rob Anderson decided he preferred military life over civilian life when he got out of the Army. Being medically retired himself, Anderson now encourages his fellow veterans to ask for...
What’s recently happened? From October 18 to October 20, Bearcat Theater Company held “Goosebumps the Musical.” The cast was absolutely phenomenal. They sang and danced, all while acting and remembering all of their cues. The main actors...
Daniela Mancusi-Shreve’s parents come from South Philadelphia. While she herself was born in Hammond, she spent her formative years growing up on the East Coast — specifically, southern New Jersey. There she grew up and became close with many of...
Halloween is here, and there’s still plenty of time to get your costume ready for contests and scares this weekend. If you’re looking for more ghoul-free events, November’s line-up is looking like the perfect opportunity to reflect before the...
Laura Herrod resides in Chesterton today, yet she grew up on the South Side of Chicago. She is a middle school counselor working in the Region. Twice she has battled cancer and survived it. Her stories now serve as testaments of endurance to women...
Editor’s Note: One of our GreatNews.Life new media journalists, Anthony Hudson, recently gave a TedXGary talk at Indiana University Northwest. In the following article, Hudson reflects on his time leading up to and throughout the event....
Michael Bendicsen grew up near the Region. He comes from Addison, Illinois, a suburb west of Chicago. He attended Valparaiso University to earn his bachelor’s degree in history and a minor in secondary-education studies. Following the completion of...
