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Food insecurity is a complex problem and does not exist in isolation. Many food-insecure families also struggle with disadvantages resulting from structural racism, lack of affordable housing, high food costs and low wages. Unfortunately, none of...

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...

If there’s one word that could be used to describe the people, places, feelings, experiences, things, and overall vibe of the Region, it’d be community. Our individual, collective, and shared communities are what make our Region so special, and...

On an annual basis the Michigan City Chamber of Commerce solicits nominations from local schools, teachers, and community members for its Michigan City Education Award. This year that process began in October and after a review of all nominations the...

The La Porte community came together for the 52nd annual Deserving Children Shopping Tour on December 6 and 7. The event, hosted by the La Porte County Association of REALTORS (LPCAR), sees children provided with the opportunity to shop for holiday...

For years, Julie Pearson, principal at Nathan Hale Elementary, has wanted to bring an emotional support puppy to her school. Pearson brought up the idea during principle meetings and mentioned the benefits that having an emotional support puppy at...

During the holiday season, the Region is fortunate to have so many places to be able to purchase the many gifts that go under the tree. Little do we notice, though, that often the popular toys and electronics on our wish lists are manufactured right...

This Thanksgiving, CompressAir is looking back on over 30 years of history as a locally owned and operated business and thanking the customers, past and present, who have helped them get to where they are today. Founded in 1987, and owned by the...

Every year since 1992, Indiana Beverage has partnered with its local distributors and Coors Light to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Each year, the fellowship of fundraisers has managed to raise over $60k annually for the...

The remote and hybrid workforce has expanded dramatically over the past two-plus years – with the number of employees working from home increasing at a rapid rate. But as businesses have adjusted to support a remote or hybrid workforce,...