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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Chesterton High School lacrosse teams host hotcakes fundraiser

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...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Hammond Area Career Center Is State bound

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...

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Celebrating 12 Years at GreatNews.Life: A year of connections, growth, and gratitude

Celebrating 12 Years at GreatNews.Life: A year of connections, growth, and gratitude The start of 2025 has been a whirlwind of excitement, connections, and incredible moments that have reinforced why I love what I do. From inspiring interviews to community events, professional growth, and personal challenges, this year has already...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Crown Point High School’s winter formal magic, theatre anticipation, and student triumphs

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Crown Point High School’s winter formal magic, theatre anticipation, and student triumphs What’s recently happened? Recently, Crown Point High School (CPHS) hosted its annual winter formal, also known as Turnabout. This year’s theme was “Enchanted Forest”. The dance included food, music, and, of course, plenty of dancing. Aubria...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Hammond Academy of Science and Technology shows Valentine love through its performing arts students

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Hammond Academy of Science and Technology shows Valentine love through its performing arts students What’s recently happened? Hammond Academy of Science and Technology (HAST) had its annual winter showcase earlier this month. The showcase, “Love,” was a huge success and brought in many loved ones of HAST students.  “The winter showcase...

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10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, February 27 – March 2

10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, February 27 – March 2 As February comes to a close and March begins to heat up, Northern Indiana is stepping up the fun! From celebrating huge milestones with birthday bashes to events helping you support your community, you’ll find something to bring the whole family...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Bishop Noll Institute honors top students

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Bishop Noll Institute honors top students What’s recently happened? Catholic Schools Week (CSW) is one of the most anticipated events of the school year at Bishop Noll Institute (BNI). BNI began celebrating on the last Monday of January with Decades Day. Seniors dressed in ’00s, juniors...

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10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, February 20 – February 23

10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, February 20 – February 23 Win a trip to Vegas at the City of Hammond’s 219 Day celebration If you’re a proud Region rat, the City of Hammond wants you out for a night of dancing, temporary tattoos, and more! On top of the fun activities planned, this free event will...

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