What’s recently happened? The Best Buddies at Munster High School (MHS) had its Best Buddies Bowl on February 12. This event had a flag football game with the football team against the Best Buddies. “My favorite part of the Best Buddies Bowl is...
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A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Brian Pillar
A Crown Point native and graduate of Calumet College of St. Joseph, educator and community leader Brian Pillar has dedicated his life to giving back to those around him. More than two decades ago, his passion for basketball evolved into a love for...
10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, March 13 – March 17
Northern Indiana is turning green as cities across the area celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! From Hammond to South Bend, find the parades, races, parties, and more that will help take this weekend from good to great! Take a look at our list of 10 Fun...
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Whiting High School’s tennis team is getting ready for the season
What’s recently happened? The Whiting High School (WHS) Spanish Club held its annual Valentine's Day flower sale on February 13. Carnations were sold outside the main office for students to purchase, and the sale was a huge success. In addition to...
10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, March 6 – March 9
March is here, and with it comes warmer weather and more chances to connect with your community! Whether you’re out there supporting a great cause, making new friends, or just trying to have a little fun, you’ll find an opportunity this weekend...
A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Vincent Ranola
While Vincent Ranola is tackling auditions on the West Coast, his roots remain in Northwest Indiana, where he grew up surrounded by music, movies, and sports, along with the comfort and security of his loved ones. “My dad recently sent me a picture...
Veteran Spotlight: Dr. Blake Soller
Dr. Blake Soller graduated from Chesterton High School as a young man, unsure of what he wanted from life and a career. Today, about 20 years later, Soller teaches English at Chesterton High School, having found an unlikely sense of drive and purpose...
Chuck Lukmann to leave the legal representation of the Town of Chesterton to his partners at HWL
Chuck Lukmann, for 45 years the Chesterton Town Attorney, announced his decision at the Town Council’s meeting Monday night, Feb. 24, to slow down and step away from his representation of town, as he begins to position himself for retirement....
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Chesterton High School lacrosse teams host hotcakes fundraiser
What’s recently happened? Photo Credit to Reese McKenzie Earlier this month, Chesterton High School (CHS) hosted the IHSAA Girls Basketball Sectional Tournament. In the first round, Valparaiso High School (VHS) and Hobart High School went up...
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Hammond Area Career Center Is State bound
What’s recently happened? Recently at the Hammond Area Career Center (ACC), students are getting back into the swing of things fresh off of their Regional SKILLSUSA (SKILLS) competition. Several programs including culinary, cosmetology, and...