Alayna Wilkening

The Region is full of incredible women who are impacting the community and beyond. For almost two years, the All About the Girls podcast has helped celebrate, empower, and encourage women to achieve greatness in every aspect of their lives. We've...

There’s teamwork and then there’s the extraordinary teamwork found at Patriot INFINITI of Merrillville. For a dealership that’s had less than a year to find its footing, Patriot INFINITI of Merrillville is already finding opportunities to go...

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, their is something for everyone to enjoy and create and...

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...

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...

Amanda Vandenoever knew she wanted to make a difference in the construction or conservation of cities, but she had no idea she would end up working with something so imperative to every aspect of Porter County. “I originally wanted to design...

Porter County Health Department’s Director of Nursing Connie Rudd Hannon has always had a knack for nurturing. “I grew up on a dairy farm, and I loved taking care of the animals. I just seemed to like the care and nurturing parts of it. I think...

As the leaves begin falling and the temperature begins dropping, it’s almost time to unpack winter coats and start holiday shopping. There are so many ways to kick off the holidays, and what better way to celebrate than with community events that...

After a long day of mini golf, go-karts, laser tag, or arcade games, there’s nothing more fulfilling than a meal shared among friends and family. If you’re looking for a way to wind down with loved ones at an action-packed location, look no...