Northern Indiana is full of people working hard every day to make their communities a better place. Since 2011, GreatNews.Life has been putting the spotlight on the people spreading this positivity in the Region with our Life in the Spotlight series. New articles are published every Wednesday, so be sure to check back often to learn more about the stories of great people doing great things in Northern Indiana.
As the co-owner and operator of Drivers’ Gallery, Jon Shelton works full-time to keep the City of Valparaiso cool with cars. Through his business, Shelton is devoted to building a community centered around vehicle modifications on …
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Ann Tran owns Ann Nails & Spa, located at 9111 E 109th Ave in Winfield near Crown Point. The salon offers a wide-array of nail services from gel and shellac manicures to pedicures and waxing. Tran and her business are deeply rooted and cherished within …
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Anyone who knows a resident at Miller’s Merry Manor may not realize the impact Activities Coordinator Michele Simpson has on one’s family and friends. Simpson appreciates how much her hometown has grown since she was a child. She enjoys …
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Michiana is home to business owner Cherri Kulp, founder and principal coach of UnEarthed Coaching & Consulting. She hails from the region in which she works, having grown up in South Bend, Indiana. As an alumna of Washington High School, she’s …
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Portage High School Student-Athlete Gibson Kelley had an impressive season last year. Kelley, who will be entering his senior year in the fall, broke the school’s 25-year-old record in the 100-meter breaststroke. What makes Kelley’s feat even more …
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In the heart of La Porte, artist and Worthington Fine Art Studio Owner Clinton Worthington has built a creative life as vibrant and fluid as the abstract lines that fill his canvases. From childhood sketches to commanding live performances with brushes in …
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Although it might not have been his original plan, Levon Johnson made the transition from being an educator of nearly three decades to becoming the president and CEO of the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce. Taking the job was a no-brainer for the proud …
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Born and raised in Northwest Indiana, Eric LaBorde serves as the business agent for Plumbers Union Local 210. In his role, LaBorde handles dispatching and manpower requests, communicates with union membership contractors, conducts regular jobsite visits …
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Following the decline of the COVID-19 pandemic, Claudia Pardo and Guillermo Coatretras became owners of the Lunch Box food truck, which kicked off back in May of 2022. It’s their first project working as one — they were formerly co-workers at different …
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Sometimes, a dream that affects one’s entire life starts at a young age. That’s exactly what happened with Dr. Meaghan Spalla, a veterinarian at Coyne Veterinary Clinic in Portage. Spalla, a member of the Boone Grove High School graduating class of 2016 …
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