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.
Andrea Hogan has had an inspiring journey, from being a former student in the School City of East Chicago Public Schools to becoming the principal of Washington Elementary School. Hogan's roots in the city run deep – she went to Washington...
Nothing beats the feeling of helping out others that need it the most. That’s the theme for Gretchen Mercer as she helps guide children of Northwest Indiana in the right direction. Mercer was born in a small town called Huntingburg in the southern...
Marie Buckingham transformed a personal tragedy into a positive change through the creation of Victims of Impaired Driving (VOID) and the Ryan Adam Kelly Foundation. She channeled her grief into action by honoring the memory of her son through an...
There’s always room to grow or learn more about something that keeps the mind entertained. When it comes to Jethroe Smith, working in the field of dentistry has been filled with exhilarating moments and evolution over time. Born on the southeast...
Finding a strong passion at an early age is a great feeling. Krystle Dionne Simmons found her passion for dance in the early years of her childhood and has carried it with her to this day. Born and raised in Gary, Simmons has had an appreciation for...
Abby Bodinet possesses an inspiring journey of leaving behind her corporate job to pursue her passion for entrepreneurship. Through her company Bubble Trouble Foam Party, she has created a captivating experience filled with fun and excitement,...
We all have personal goals to achieve in our progression through life. Being able to finally accomplish something that was begun several decades ago is a special feeling of perseverance that not everyone gets to experience. Stacy Holden was recently...
After moving across the country multiple times and various learning experiences, Dr. Sonia Bennett determined what she wanted her story to be. Bennett grew up in Virginia attending a variety of schools that included private, public, and even...
Building a growing community for something you’re passionate about is a great way to make new connections. Brian Grabinski has been able to see how people throughout the Region have grown to love what he has helped develop. Grabinski originally...
Some people are born with a natural passion to pursue something they enjoy from an early age. That’s been the case for Seth LeBlanc, an 8-year-old from Crown Point. The passion that he has quickly become drawn to is motocross racing. “He...