Northern Indiana is full of people working hard every day to make their communities a better place. Since 2011, GreatNews.Life has been putting the spotlight on the people spreading this positivity in the Region with our Life in the Spotlight series. New articles are published every Wednesday, so be sure to check back often to learn more about the stories of great people doing great things in Northern Indiana.
Growing up in Portage, Mandy Nelson always followed her passions. After briefly leaving the Region to teach in Indianapolis, Nelson returned to Portage to leave her impact on the community. “I left the area to teach in Indy for a few...
To know Beth Serafin, you have to know her daughter Heather Serafin. With help from her brother, Roy, Heather Serafin is the reason The H Life was created. The nonprofit organization helps families who have been affected by Diffuse Intrinsic...
Sally Beyers Reynolds believes that commitment is an important skill to teach others, so much so that she has been volunteering with Job’s Daughters International for 35 years to do so. Originally from Terre Haute, Reynolds moved to Portage 44...
“In my mind, solar is the future, but more importantly, our children are the future.” Mykel Lundy, also known as “MegaWatt Myk” by many, has been energizing the Region by giving back through his occupation and through...
Jessica Szabo is a catalyst for good in her community of Portage. Born and raised in Portage, Szabo has returned to her hometown after living in Ohio for a decade to help bring along change for both herself and others. “I moved home about...
Marsha McIntyre Cory has made it her life’s work to inspire and support others as they find their place in the world and to help others form relationships with God. Originally from St. Louis, Mo., Cory moved to Portage to further her ministry...
Austin Bonta knew two things after he graduated from college: he wanted to marry his high school sweetheart, now Megan Bonta, and start his own business, but he was not sold on the purpose of the business. As the...
“It is never too late or too early to learn.” This is the motto Marina Kirova lives by. The Portage resident serves the community as Program Director at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana. Kirova and her...
Portage Township Food Pantry Board President Joseph Kasper is retired and spends his free time serving the community at the food pantry, fishing, or golfing. The board makes decisions for...
Stuffies for Seniors had its first event back in April when Residences at Coffee Creek in Chesterton held a Pet-A-Palooza and invited Kris McKim and her daughter, Katy, to join. The idea to start this organization originated when...