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First time a Northwest Indiana Festival has been featured on the cover The 2024 Indiana State Festival Guide features Whiting’s nationally-recognized Pierogi Fest on the front cover. This 116-page glovebox-sized booklet provides details on...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the 219 Day Committee invite all Region residents over 21 years of age to join us for the fun, weird, and wacky event that celebrates everything Region, 219 Day. This year, we’re going horseback riding to the Wild...

Winter is a time ripe with snow, ice, and cold temperatures. The City of La Porte’s Winterfest has arrived with all of that. However, contrary to a lot of things associated with the season, La Porte is bringing people to the outdoors. The three-day...

Tri Kappa Iota, a Valparaiso based sorority, has proudly supported its local community through a wide range of charitable services for over 100 years. Now, Tri Kappa is taking a chance to celebrate these accomplishments and the community it loves by...

Opens to the public on Thursday, December 28 The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians Four Winds® Casinos are pleased to announce the opening of a new C Bar at Four Winds South Bend.  This is the second C Bar location for Four Winds, as the first...

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...

No one celebrates quite like children, and the end of the year proves that. From spending time in winter wonderlands to opening gifts on Christmas to trying to stay up all night on New Year’s, kids are always ready to party. Lake County Parks and...

As we’re inching closer to Christmas, many families are ready to show their holiday spirit. Plenty of families were able to celebrate the festivities in Lake County on Thursday, December 14. Geminus hosted a special evening with...

All manner of guests gathered at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary on Saturday, December 16 for a truly historic event: the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority’s 40th Anniversary Celebration & Holiday Party.  For 40...

Wellfield Botanic Gardens' Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights transports visitors to a magical setting with lights, sound and beauty, perfect for families to enjoy during the holiday season. Enjoy this special opportunity to see Wellfield after hours...