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One of our favorite things to do at GreatNews.Life is to get together with partners, community members, or organizations to share good news in a way that is fresh and exciting. That often comes through as a video! Being able to film what’s...

There have been a wide variety of businesses, organizations, and communities that have been giving back to others and making the Region the best place it can be. Northwest Indiana continues to grow and prosper due to the determination and relentless...

The giving season is here once again, and the La Porte community couldn’t have found a better way to kick it off than by helping the children who need it most. On Wednesday, November 29, La Porte community members prepared for the 53rd annual...

I recently watched my son adjust the Velcro patches on his Army uniform as he got ready for duty. He saved the American flag for last. With great care, he pressed it onto his right shoulder and then stepped back, checking his work in the mirror. As a...

In Northwest Indiana high schools, there's a growing and intellectually enriching extracurricular activity that's capturing the attention of students: spelling bowl clubs. Traditionally, when you think of spelling bees, we conjure images of...

Speech and Debate, as an extracurricular activity, is far more than just a forum for eloquent expression. It is a structured platform that fosters the development of essential life skills, cultivates critical thinking, and prepares individuals to...

In the dynamic landscape of education, robotics programs have emerged as influential catalysts, offering students unparalleled opportunities to acquire essential skills and knowledge. These initiatives not only enhance students' understanding of STEM...

Surf InternetSM has deployed multi-gig, fiber-optic internet services in the City of Portage, Ind., delivering speeds of up to 2 gigs for residents and business owners. The achievement was commemorated through a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at...

It’s not every day that hundreds of lives are impacted for the better. On Tuesday, August 22 Operation Feed La Porte County donated over 5,000 pounds of fresh protein to 29 food pantries throughout La Porte County. People laughed, smiled, and...

Well, it's that time of year again, the air is getting crisp, the leaves are beginning to change and the school buses are running their routes.  Yes, the kids are back to school.  For some this means getting the kids up on time, packing the...