Meet a woman who gets to play with children and immerse herself in music for a living. Jennifer Wszolek Chandler is the music and computer keyboarding teacher as well as the bulletin editor at Nativity of Our Savior School in Portage, IN and she is...
Life in the Spotlight
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.
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Dawn Price
It takes a special person to be a teacher. They have to be patient, kind, selfless, and accepting of the fact that their job does not end at 3pm. But you know, there are teachers everywhere and in places that you may not expect. And when you find out...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Janis Regnier
When Portage Police Officer Janis Regnier was eight years old, she had people tell her that her goal of becoming a police officer was abnormal for a little girl. Fast-forward to 2013 and she has officially proved them wrong by becoming the first...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Shaunna Finley
Even a brief meeting with Portage resident Shaunna Finley is enough to ascertain that she glows with energy and passion for helping others, being a leader and educating students. Finley has found a position that combines all of those loves as the new...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Lori Wilkie
In February 2012, the city of Portage found itself with several different part time roles that needed filled. The city needed a financial analyst, an event coordinator, a volunteer coordinator and someone to assist with public relations. Rather than...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Victoria Oberc
For some people, waking up at 4 a.m. to start a long day of working three different jobs would be a daunting task. However, Victoria Oberc does so on a regular basis without losing her vigour and high level of energy as she juggles a total of five...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Kevin Morgan
For people of all ages, the Portage 16 IMAX is one of the most popular spots to frequent in the city for a few hours of relaxation. Head manager Kevin Morgan spends much of his time digitally running films, deciding which screens movies should play...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Aaron Schmick
For 41 years, the Portage Junior Miss Softball league has continued to provide an entertaining way for children to learn sportsmanship, sport etiquette and team work, through the sport of softball. Aaron Schmick has held the title of President of the...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Alana Camper Ingersoll
Portage is a growing town. There are lots of things that are changing and developing which in turn promises a bright future for the place and its residence. But the town isn’t changing on its own. The people of Portage are working diligently to...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Haley Hodges
For most people, winning a prestigious award, notching a state championship and graduating from high school would mark the highlight of a lifetime. For Portage High School graduate Haley Hodges, these accomplishments all came in a single weekend....
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