Top 10 Videos on Portage.Life in 2025

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 happening around us and share that with the community has been a particularly special part of 2025.

We welcomed CEOs and local leaders to the table to chat with our Founder Chris Mahlmann, we celebrated achievements across healthcare organizations, we invited women and women supporters to our annual All About the Girls event, and we did it all with a video camera and a team that loves sharing positivity with our audience. 

In no particular order, here are the top 10 videos on Portage.Life to recap the good news in 2025!

All About the Girls Ep. 61: Tricia Hall

Join Jenny Craig-Brown as she talks with Tricia Hall, Senior Director of Marketing & Brand Strategy in the healthcare industry. They talk about Tricia’s experience in strategic marketing planning, brand development, and team leadership, backed by an MS in Marketing from SNHU. Tricia is an active community member, YMCA board member, and self-employed farm business owner; she is deeply committed to making a positive impact. Her passion for community work drives her to use her experience and skills to enhance the quality of life for others.

Good Life Awards 2025 Recap

Couldn’t make it to 10th annual Good Life Awards? Get a taste of all the action and positive inspiration in this event rewind!

Banking made easy with Horizon Bank: Instant-Issue Debit Cards

With Horizon Bank, getting a new debit card just got that much easier with their Instant-Issue Debit Card system! It’s quick, convenient, and above all else, secure, allowing you to stop in and walk out with a new debit card all in the same day.

Putting You First: TimberSeal spring maintenance keeps your property fresh

There’s a reason TimberSeal has been a Region favorite for almost 30 years! Join Founder and CEO Greg Rentschler as he walks you through everything TimberSeal can do for you — from pergola maintenance to landscaping-friendly house washing to deck restoration. Make your home look brand new with the help of TimberSeal!

Northwest Indiana Goes Red: Fighting Heart Disease Together

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death, but 80% of cases are preventable with education and action. In this episode, GreatNews.Life Founder, Chris Mahlmann sits down with Dave Brubaker, General Manager at Team Chevrolet and this year’s Go Red for Women campaign chair in Northwest Indiana. Alongside Martha Brubaker, Traci Brubaker, Erin Crawford, and Diane Kemp from the American Heart Association, they discuss the mission to raise awareness, fund life-saving research, and empower the community with heart health education.

Then and Now: A trip through Ford’s F-Series

Join Jenny Craig Brown on an exciting journey as she explores the evolution of Ford trucks through this Triple Feature, starting with her 1981 Ford F-100. With insights from Adam of Currie Motors Ford of Valpo, this video dives into the history and features of the classic F-100 and compares them to the modern innovations in the 2024 Ford F-150. Discover how Ford’s trucks have transformed over the decades, from vintage manual transmissions to high-tech upgrades like turbocharged engines and digital dashboards. Stay tuned for a showcase of custom modifications and performance enhancements that redefine the F-150’s capabilities today.

Winter Tips for your car care with Team Chevy Valparaiso

Get your car winter-ready with Team Chevrolet of Valparaiso! From checking your battery and antifreeze to inspecting your brakes, tires, and headlights, we’ve got you covered—schedule your service today.

Meet the Curator: Whitney Bradshaw

Curator and artist Whitney Bradshaw shares how she uses her art to empower communities and improve lives. Check out the latest gallery at Lubeznik Center for the Arts to see how she puts her experience and eye for art to use.

Leadership Life: Region Leader Roundtable

GreatNews.Life Founder Chris Mahlmann sits down with the Region’s leaders to discuss current projects, positive changes happening within our local communities, and how change can lead to success. City of La Porte’s Mayor Tom Dermody, City of Lake Station’s Mayor Bill Carroll, City of Portage’s Mayor Austin Bonta, City of Valparaiso’s Mayor Jon Costas, and Town of Chesterton’s Public Affairs Liaison Kevin Nevers assemble to discuss the upcoming projects within their local communities to better serve their residents.

Leadership Life with Melissa Deavers and Stacey Schmidt

In this newest installment of Leadership Life, Chris interviews Director of Communications & Community Engagement of the Portage Township School Corporation Melissa Deavers and Superintendent of the Porter Township School Corporation Stacey Schmidt! Both leaders share the positive impact their leadership roles have allowed them to make within their communities, as well as the unsung success stories they get to be a part of every day. Join Chris as he spotlights the wonderful insights of our educators!