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Crown Point Wine Fest creates a fun and memorable evening for attendees
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Downtown Crown Point was packed and lively on Saturday, September 12, as the City of Crown Point Wine Fest took over Bulldog Park. Hundreds of attendees filled the park for the evening to try new alcohol, eat good food, and listen to live music with friends and family. Featuring fine wines and alcohol from Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan, attendees were able to sample a variety of …
The City of Whiting celebrates Mexican culture through annual Empanada Fest
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On Saturday, September 12, The city of Whiting ate, drank, and danced the day away at the Whiting Lakefront Park, celebrating an event that has quickly become a community staple- Empanada Fest. Local food trucks, businesses, and vendors set up shop throughout the park; dozens of Region merchants got to share their wares and passions with the city. The food trucks served all sorts of Mexican …
Capturing the best moments of Popcorn Festival: 18 years of Great News
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GreatNews.Life and the City of Valparaiso have grown together over the past 18 years, and that is most clear at Valparaiso Events’ Popcorn Festival. Whether attending the parade, discovering local musicians at the kickoff concerts, or participating in one of the Valparaiso Parks Department’s fun runs and races, GreatNews.Life has been there to report on all of the wonderful, ecstatic …
BOYS FOOTBALL Kankakee Valley VS Hobart 2026
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FINAL SCORE: 72-0 Hobart The Hobart Brickyard had a special pregame ceremony and moment of silence in honor of the lives lost during the September 11th attacks, the Hobart HS JROTC unfurled a massive American flag during colors and the playing of the National Anthem. During halftime, the Hobart Class of 1996 football IHSAA State runner-ups were honored with special plaques commemorating their …
BOYS FOOTBALL Merrillville VS Portage 2026
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The Portage Indians hosted the Merrillville Pirates this evening in a football game. The Pirates came out strong and never looked back. Portage tried to rally in the second half but was not able to. The final score was Pirates 57 Indians 23.
City of Hammond joins forces with the community for 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
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On Friday, September 11, the City of Hammond welcomed the community to the Hammond Sportsplex for its 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. Pastor Sam Hamstra of Anthem Church provided the invocation for the event. Scott Miller, chief of staff for the City of Hammond, recalls the emotions of 9/11 and his personal experience of learning about it. “There are certain moments in …
Currie Motors Ford of Valpo’s body shop combines craftsmanship, technology, and customer care
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Vehicle damage can affect far more than exterior appearance, often impacting structural systems, technology, and overall safety. At Currie Motors Ford of Valpo, the body shop works behind the scenes to combine technical expertise, precision repairs, and customer support to return vehicles safely back to the road. “A dealership's body shop or collision center team restores accident-damaged …
On top of the world on 9-11. A light still shines
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Twenty-five years ago, I got up and went to work like I did every morning. Work is what I know best. I was 35 years old, with kids who were 2, 4, 13 and 17, and heading into my third year as president of FutureSource, the company where I had spent the previous decade growing up professionally. And growing was what was on my mind every morning. Who on our team needed help? What decisions …
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Munster moves forward with Mustang pride
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What's Recently Happened? For Munster High School (MHS), the recently started school year came with a bit more excitement than expected. On August 11, the community experienced an EF-1 tornado with derecho winds reaching over 100 mph. The storm left Munster and surrounding communities disrupted: power outages, trees down, and lots of clean-up to be done. Photo from the Munster High School …
11th annual Good Life Awards recognizes positive people creating community and connection throughout Northern Indiana
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The notion of celebrating the good in Northern Indiana that began 17 years ago has led to the creation of the largest library of positive stories, photos, videos, and events in the region. Years ago, GreatNews.Life (GNL) launched an awards event honoring the people who have impacted that mission in a significant way and helping to make that library of good possible. This year, GNL is honoring …
Indiana American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation Support Northwest Indiana to Navigate August Storm Damage
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In the aftermath of the storms that raged across the state of Indiana last month, Indiana American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation (AWCF), a philanthropic non-profit organization established by Indiana American Water, are facilitating support both financially and on-site. While this assistance is state-wide, Indiana American Water and AWCF continue to focus primarily on …
Tech Credit Union marches for labor and community at 107th annual Lowell Labor Day parade
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Nearly 100 Tech Credit Union employees marched through the streets of Lowell for the town’s 107th annual Labor Day Parade on Monday, September 7. The parade comes at the conclusion of Lowell’s Labor Day Fest and was attended by many excited to see the colorful floats and the businesses that create them. The team at Tech Credit Union always enjoys making the effort to attend events like …

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