Chris Mahlmann

Seventeen years ago, GreatNews.Life began with a simple belief. If you consistently shine a light on the people, organizations, schools, businesses, nonprofits, and communities making a positive difference, those stories become part of something much bigger …

Some weeks remind us exactly why GreatNews.Life was created. Over the past several days, our photographers and journalists have been everywhere across Northern Indiana, not chasing controversy, but chasing moments worth remembering. From runners crossing …

The Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) welcomed sponsors, investors, business leaders, and community partners to the newly opened Grand Gardner Hotel for an evening that celebrated far more than the opening of the beautiful boutique hotel. The …

Mark Forszt had no idea that saying “yes” to one unexpected visitor would help change the lives of thousands of homeless dogs across Northwest Indiana. In early 2011, Jeanne Sommer walked into Forszt’s office at Harley-Davidson of …