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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Munster in the spotlight
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What’s recently happened? On Monday, June 2, Munster Theatre Company (MTC) held its fourth annual week-long theater camp for middle school students. The camp included tech, acting and dance elements that teach students new to theater about all aspects of putting on a performance. The camp has become a crucial aspect of MTC’s funding and theater outreach, and this year's camp had a...
GIRLS SWIMMING HIGHLAND INVITE 2025
Portage.Life
FINAL TEAM TALLIES: WINNER: VALPARAISO HIGH SCHOOL. 1. Valparaiso -507 2. Crown Point- 504 3. Lake Central- 377 4. Munster- 363 5. Highland- 304 6. Portage- 140 7. Michigan City- 10 "Personally, I like this meet because it gives myself a bit of a challenge because of so many talented teams that are here. I know a lot of people say this, but it's about personal …
BOYS SWIMMING HIGHLAND INVITE 2025
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Today was the Highland Invite Boys Swimming meet. The schools that participated where. Michigan City High SchoolPortage High SchoolValparaiso HSJAMES WHITCOMB RILEY HIGH SCHLake Central High SchoolMunster High SchoolCrown Point High School
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Swishes and Wishes from Boone Grove
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What’s recently happened? Recently at Boone Grove High School (BGHS), the annual Christmas-themed dinner show, “Madrigal,” kicked off last weekend. The choir and band departments collaborated to sing enchanting songs of joy and Christmas narratives from around the world in many different languages. Some of the songs they performed included “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “Do You …
Legacy Foundation awards over $800,000 to strengthen Lake County communities
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Legacy Foundation has announced $822,418 in grants to 47 organizations this fall. The latest funding cycle reaches every corner of Lake County’s 19 municipalities to support high-impact initiatives that include neighborhood flood remediation and community-based mental health programs. “These grants focus on supporting, improving, and strengthening our Lake County communities by …
NIPSCO shares tips for the best winter energy use
Portage.Life
When winter arrives, natural gas keeps your home safe and warm. However, as temperatures drop, your usage increases, which can impact your bill. That’s because the cost of heating is directly tied to how much energy you use. The good news is that managing those costs is well within your control. By making a few simple, energy-efficient modifications around your home to prepare for the frigid …
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Crown Point High School Students and Staff Wrap Up the Semester
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What’s recently happened? Students at Crown Point High School (CPHS) wrapped up the semester with finals held on the Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday leading up to winter break. Exams marked the conclusion of coursework and preparation across all subjects. For many students, finals week required careful time management and focused levels of studying. Willow Scheffer’s experience was …
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Presents from Chesterton this Giving Season
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What’s recently happened? As many have already labeled it to be the greatest musical in Chesterton High School (CHS) history, “Into The Woods” was a spectacular experience for both the performers and their audience. The story, which follows several fairytale characters through a woodland adventure to fulfill their greatest wishes, was directed for CHS by Kristin Morris, head of all …
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Winter Break in Merrillville: Time to rest, reflect, and reset
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What’s recently happened? The Merrillville High School (MHS) Orchestra went on its annual Chicago Nutcracker trip to watch the Joffrey Ballet dance to music played by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. This is a great opportunity for orchestra students to see an industry leading performance and the endurance it takes to be a part of a symphony orchestra. “Seeing them play for a …
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Riley Celebrates Talent, Tradition, and Triumph
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What’s happened recently? The Riley High School Drama Club put on the production of In the Forest of the Night, a dystopian story about 13 young students who all wake up from the same dream. This dream sends the students to a forest where they must each draw a random number to decide their fate. One student will be sacrificed; it's just a matter of who. The cast consisted of 13 actors and …
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: The holidays have arrived at ACC
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What’s recently happened? The Area Career Center (ACC) had its annual door decorating contest. Each class had about two weeks to decorate its door. The administrative staff in the building gathered together to determine the winner. Community members outside the building were shown photos of each door to help finalize the winners. This year's winner was the Dental …
Top 10 Feature articles on Portage.Life in 2025
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Throughout the year, we sat down with cancer survivors, military veterans, community change-makers, enthusiastic high schoolers, and more. The residents of Portage make the most powerful impact on the community, and being able to sit down and listen to their stories puts that power on full display. It’s special moments like these that we are particularly proud to share on the GreatNews.Life …