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...
This may be cold, but things are heating up in Northern Indiana this weekend as you get plenty of opportunities to get out of the house and into the community! Whether you’re hoping to pick up a new skill or make new friends, you’ll have the...
John Summers, a lifelong resident of Lake County Indiana, dedicates much of his time to supporting fellow veterans. Summers volunteers for a local non-profit organization called Operation Charlie Bravo (OCB). Having the opportunity to use his skills...
A hub of activity thanks to its central location between several major metropolitan areas like Chicago, a strong industrial and business scene, and immediate access to the Ports of Indiana, the City of Portage attracts people and ideas from all over...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Ken Bult Ken Bult considers himself a renaissance man doused in the arts. Music, literature and photography have been at the forefront of Bult’s professional and personal life, even in retirement. He wants to...
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...
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...
Chris Morrison wears many hats at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), where he served as the former secretary of the Westville Warriors and former treasurer of S.H.I.N.E., a student-led organization dedicated to spreading positivity and kindness. An...
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...
