Tennis has steadily grown into a powerhouse sport across Northwest Indiana, with schools consistently producing top-tier talent. As the 2025 spring season approaches, teams across the Region are gearing up for another year of fierce competition. From...
Amanda McKenzie is the Production Manager at First Community Mortgage in Portage, where she brings years of experience to the mortgage industry. Her journey began in high school when she took a business vocational class, and her internship led her to...
The 2025 Northern Indiana Boys and Girls Track and Field season is set to begin soon, with schools across Northern Indiana preparing for another competitive year. The IHSAA sports calendar marks February 17 as the first official practice date, with...
Diana Smoot has been a dedicated real estate professional in Northwest Indiana for over 30 years. She is the Managing Broker at McColly Real Estate’s Highway 6, Willowcreek, and Lake Station offices. Beyond her leadership and sales...
For David and Debra “Deb” Pratt, teaching isn’t just a profession — it’s a shared passion that has defined their lives and careers at Purdue University Northwest (previously Purdue University North Central). Deb Pratt started her journey at...
There have been a wide variety of businesses, organizations, and communities that have been giving back to others and making Northern Indiana the best place it can be. Northern Indiana continues to grow and prosper due to the determination and...
Football, basketball, volleyball, golf, soccer, cross country, gymnastics, wrestling, swimming, track & field, and more filled our feeds this past year, featuring all the good news about our Portage athletes in their respective sports. There is...
On Thursday, December 12, the Strack and Van Til team joined together to pack 2,000 Christmas dinners to donate to the Foodbank of Northwest Indiana to be distributed through their Pantry Partners in Lake and Porter Counties. Larry Moore, senior...
A lot of business is conducted in the Region, and GreatNews.Life is there to capture the biggest moments. Whether that’s spotlighting some of the businesses making an impact on the day-to-day lives of those living in Northwest Indiana to helping...
