2023 was a very busy year for GreatNews.Life (GNL). With the return of events like Biz in the Backyard and the Good Life Awards as well as the eighth iteration of the All About the Girls event, the GNL staff has had their hands full, but that doesn't mean we haven't had the chance to capture all your greatest moments of the year!
We heard from survivors who hoped to inspire others in fights against cancer, sports teams up and coming in the Region, students across many different schools in the area, and so many more this year!
To recap all of these moments and more, check out the Top 10 articles across all of LaPorteCounty.Life published in 2023.
Top 10 Business articles on LaPorteCounty.Life in 2023
A lot of business is conducted in the Region, and GreatNews.Life is there to capture the biggest moments. Whether that’s spotlighting some of the businesses making an impact on the day-to-day lives of those living in Northwest Indiana to helping find our readers a home in an ever expanding market, we’re proud to serve as a leader in business reporting in the Region.
2023 saw a lot of focus placed on the people who help production run in La Porte County. New ventures were introduced to the Region, old ones were reacquainted, and a special spotlight shone on the employees that make every successful business work.
Top 10 Sports articles on LaPorteCounty.Life in 2023
Football, basketball, volleyball, golf, soccer, cross country, gymnastics, wrestling, swimming, track & field, and more filled our feeds this past year, featuring all the good news about our Region athletes in their respective sports. There is so much talent to go around in our area, and we had a blast attending games, matches, meets, and more to help others see the action from a unique perspective.
Whether it was state championships, basketball invitationals, gymnastics sectionals, regional tournaments, new clubs, or anything in between, we shared it all in 2023 on behalf of the high schools and colleges that make our Region proud.
Top 10 Health articles on LaPorteCounty.Life in 2023
If previous years taught us anything, it’s to prioritize our well-being and take care of ourselves through difficult times. Each year brings new stressors and challenges, but being able to take a look at your health and make changes that promote wellness can make all the difference.
In 2023, we shared news about all sorts of health topics: animal health, cancer care, heart health, healthcare symposiums, mental health, children's health, resources, and more. We’re glad to partner with such great organizations, businesses, and healthcare groups to help share the good and keep our Region a healthy one.
Top 10 Community articles on LaPorteCounty.Life in 2023
There have been a wide variety of businesses, organizations, and communities that have been giving back to others and making the Region the best place it can be.
Northwest Indiana continues to grow and prosper due to the determination and relentless impact community members are making throughout the year. Those sacrifices have not gone unnoticed, and we love shining a spotlight on those that go the extra mile to make the community a more positive place.
Top 10 Feature articles on LaPorteCounty.Life in 2023
It’s not every day that you get to sit down with a cancer survivor, a military veteran, a change-maker in the community, or a thriving high school student and get a look into what it’s like to live in their shoes. By sitting down with the members of this Region, we’re able to learn a bit more about their experiences, and also what makes them so great to have around.
It’s special moments like these that we are particularly proud to share on the GreatNews.Life sites, including Life in the Spotlights, Survivor Series, Veteran Spotlight, Leadership Life, City in the Spotlight, Voices, and more.
Top 10 Entertainment articles on LaPorteCounty.Life in 2023
No matter the time of year, the Region always brings a wide variety of new, innovative events and activities to help bring communities together. From concerts to parades to trick-or-treating, there is something for everyone to enjoy and create and lasting memory with.
The year 2023 was no different, and we were extremely excited to capture all of the joy, excitement, and fun that was available to the community. We at GreatNews.Life pride ourselves in not only capturing the events, but creating a lasting memory that family, friends, and community members can look back on in the future.
Top 10 Videos on LaPorteCounty.Life in 2023
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 2023.
We welcomed CEOs and local leaders to the table to chat with our Founder Chris Mahlmann, we celebrated achievements across healthcare organizations, we invited females and women supporters to our annual All About the Girls event, and we did it all with a video camera and a team who loves sharing positivity to our audience.
Top 10 Photo Galleries on LaPorteCounty.Life in 2023
In 2023, you probably saw one of our photographers wearing GreatNews.Life apparel attending a sporting event, graduation ceremony, holiday festival, hometown parade, business celebration, or other special event near you. The photos captured at these gatherings were shared on your news feeds throughout the year, and each one tells a special story, a moment in time that you can now cherish forever.
Whether it was of you crossing the finish line at a race, of a neighbor you know getting nominated at an awards ceremony, or of your own child holding their diploma proudly at their graduation ceremony, there are so many photos worth sharing, and we thank you for providing us with so much good to photograph.