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.
Paul Goddard always knew what he loved to do, but it wasn’t until recently that he discovered what he was born to do. Two years after Goddard graduated from Munster High School, he took a job in the steel industry as a crane operator. However, he...
Born in Olympia Fields, Illinois, Dalena Jimenez never could have imagined where her interests would be put to best use over time. She eventually moved to the Region, living in places such as Hammond and Portage. Following her graduation from...
Moving across the world can create a lot of obstacles and amplified pressure on a person. However, that was only the start of an invigorating story for Urszula Krygowski. Krygowski grew up in Poland and moved to America about 27 years ago as a young...
Reinvention might be the best medicine. That was the case for Heather Hobson, who found her peak of joy pursuing her dreams later than most. Growing up as an only child in Cedar Lake, Hobson went to school at Hanover Central High School. She has...
Often labeled as America’s pastime, baseball has been a tradition that connects to many people on a personal level. That’s the case for Greg White, who has always had a vision to have the sport create an imprint on Northwest Indiana. Born in East...
It’s amazing how life can work in mysterious ways. That’s what Josh Sickinger, managing member at Harvest Tyme Family Farm, believes regarding where he is today. Growing up in Lowell, Sickinger’s family has been in the community for a...
Some people find their niche in life from opportunities they could have never imagined and as a result of unpredictable circumstances. That’s how Laura Verheaghe, owner of the Red Cup Cafe & Deli in Chesterton, has found joy in something she...
While he didn’t always have a clear vision of what to become growing up, Kevin Murray has made the most of his life in the Region. Murray was born and raised in Northwest Indiana, following in his parents footsteps of graduating from Chesterton...
Charles Beard Jr. strives to share his knowledge and experiences with the next generation when it comes to photography. From schools to sports, Beard Jr. has served as a freelance photographer in both Indiana and Illinois. He has done photography...
Growing up in the Schererville area, Matthew “Matt” Kodicek always knew that he wanted to work within a public service. Kodicek’s father served as a volunteer firefighter. As a child, Kodicek and his brother spent a lot of time at the Lake...
