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Good news matters. It’s just that simple. GreatNews. Life Executive Director Jenny Craig-Brown and Founder Chris Mahlmann sit down with Region residents to feature the poignant, heart-felt stories and life experiences that help make everyone better. Listen on to hear everything that makes the Region and its residents worth following!

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La Porte Santa Parade, Girls on The Run, and Hobart High School State Championship! 03.12.2020 13:37

In this week's awesome installment of Great News Weekly, Lifer Dan and Lifer Gena cover La Porte Santa Parade and Hobart High School's first state championship since 1996. We also learn about the amazing women's empowerment initiatives at Girls on the Run! Tune in now to get your weekly fill of GOOD News. Share your great news stories at: Share@GreatNews. Life and check out our site...

Gratitude Challenge, Bishop Noll's Fall Play, Thanksgiving Beverage, and more! 25.11.2020 16:53

In this week's Special Thanksgiving Installment of Great News Weekly, we give thanks for our viewers like you. Jenny treats the audience to an amazing simple Thanksgiving beverage, Lifer Dan discovers the mysteries of Bishop Noll's Fall Play, and Jeff King challenges us to show gratitude for our teachers. Tune in now to get your weekly fill of GOOD News. Share your Lifelines (good news s...

Harley-Davidson Blue Ball Run, Adopt A River, Alley Kat's Curiosity Shoppe, and more! 18.11.2020 19:28

In this week's exciting installment of Great News Weekly we cover Harley-Davidson of Michigan City's Annual Blue Ball Run, discover the Adopt A River Project with the Tippecanoe River, learn about Alley Kat's Curiosity Shoppe, and more! Tune in now to get your weekly fill of GOOD News. Share your Lifelines (good news stories) and other great news stories at: Share@GreatNews. Life...

Honoring our Veterans, One Act Plays, Peaceable Primates, and more! 11.11.2020 17:00

In this week's exciting installment of Great News Weekly, Mayor Tom McDermott honors veterans with their 7th Annual Veteran's Day Appreciation Parade and Lifer Kayti learns about a virtual one-act play for Munster Theatre Company. Jenny and Lifer Kami also travel to Peaceable Primate Sanctuary and learns about what it means to care for and love their rescues. Tune in now to get your week...

Ivy Ford, StoryPoint's Long Lost Cello, Finding Tara's Hero, and more! 05.11.2020 34:08

In this week's exciting episode of Great News Weekly we hear amazing blues sounds from Ivy Ford, cover the reunification of StoryPoint Chesterton Resident with her long lost cello, and do a call out to find Tara Elinkowski's hero following her accident. Tune in now to get your weekly fill of GOOD News from a rising blues artist's journey to a call out to find a selfless, Good Samar...

Spooktacular Halloween Makeup, Pumpkin Carving Contest, Favorite Costumes, and more! 30.10.2020 24:23

In this week's special Halloween episode of Great News Weekly we check out some spooktacular Halloween makeup with Krissy Vanderwoude, a pumpkin carving contest with Air Force Veteran Jonathan Ray, your favorite Halloween costumes, and more! Tune in now to get your weekly fill of GOOD News. Share your Lifelines (good news stories) and other great news stories at: Share@GreatNews. Life and ch...

Happy Birthday Chris Mahlmann! 21.10.2020 28:13

In this week's special installment of Great News Weekly, we wish Chris Mahlmann, Founder of GreatNews. Life, a "Happy Birthday" by celebrating the amazing history of GreatNews. Life and nearly bring him to tears with a very special gift. Tune in now to get your weekly fill of GOOD News. Share your Lifelines (short, positive nugget of great newsthat helps get you through the day) and...

I Am Them, Mommy's Haven, La Porte Fire Department Hose Uncoupling, and more! 14.10.2020 28:17

In this week's exciting installment of Great News Weekly we learn how to combat gun violence with the I Am Them Foundation, support mothers in need with Mommy's Haven, and celebrate La Porte Fire Station 3's Hose Uncoupling! Tune in now to get your weekly fill of GOOD News. Share your Lifelines (good news stories) and other great news stories at: Share@GreatNews. Life and check out...

I Am A Pizza, Random Acts of Kindness, Ribeye Sandwich Food Demo, Tie Dye, and more! 07.10.2020 32:49

In this week's exciting installment of Great News Weekly we cover how two teachers at Hailmann Elementary spice up remote learning with a jam session, a random act of kindness from 17 year old Izayah Edwards, a StoryPoint Chesterton Ribeye Steak food demonstration with Chef Brian Dougherty, Jenny is taught how to tie dye with Tribe City Boutique, and more! Tune in now to get your weekly fill...

Michelle Gielan, Robin Rock, All About the Girls The Podcast, and more! 30.09.2020 37:30

In this week's exciting special edition of Great News Weekly we honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg with a Women's Empowerment themed episode. We turn the tables and Robin Rock interviews Jenny about the launch of All About The Girls The Podcast. Michelle Gielan educates about positive psychology and the importance of "your broadcast"! Tune in now to get your weekly fill of GOOD News. S...

VNA Wedding, Boyd Cleaning, Fire Truck Pull, and more! 23.09.2020 28:05

In this week's exciting installment of Great News Weekly we cover a heartfelt wedding at VNA Hospice, the dedication of Boyd Cleaning at Blue Chip Casino, the La Porte County Family YMCA Fire Truck Pull and Car Show, and more! Tune in now to get your weekly fill of GOOD News. Share your Lifelines (good news stories) and other great news stories at: Share@GreatNews. Life and check out our sit...

The Magic of Steven Kellogg, Delicious Chicken Piccata, and more! 16.09.2020 28:22

In this week's exciting installment of Great News Weekly we cover The Magic of Steven Kellogg's mind-boggling magic show with super cute kiddos, a delicious chicken picatta and roasted garlic spaetzel food demo with Chef Rick of Patrick's Grille, and more! Tune in now to get your weekly fill of GOOD News. Share your Lifelines (good news stories) and other great news stories at: Sha...

Genuine Tire Donation, Gravy Train Band, Schwerd Family, and more! 09.09.2020 35:45

In this week's exciting installment of Great News Weekly we cover an amazing donation from Genuine Tire to a family in need, a funky introduction to Gravy Train Band, the strong bonds of the quirky, Schwerd Family, and more! Tune in now to get your weekly fill of GOOD News. Share your Lifelines (good news stories) and other great news stories at: Share@GreatNews. Life and check out our sites...

Play for Jake Foundation, Kiddos back to School, our Amazing Producer Naphtalia, and more! 02.09.2020 32:37

In this week's exciting installment of Great News Weekly we cover happy kids excited with school, the incredible woman behind the Play for Jake Foundation, introduce our producer, and more! Tune in now to get your weekly fill of GOOD News. Share your Lifelines (good news stories) and other great news stories at: Share@GreatNews. Life and check out our sites: NWI.Life, Valpo. Life, Portage. L...

A Local HERO, Young Ladies supporting the community, Lovely Live Music, and More!! 26.08.2020 28:17

In this week's incredible installment of Great News Weekly we cover a local hero, some young ladies raising money for a good cause, and a local musician sharing his talents. Tune in now to get your weekly fill of GOOD News. Share your Lifelines (good news stories) and other great news stories at: Share@GreatNews. Life and check out our sites: NWI.Life, Valpo. Life, Portage. Life and LaPorte...

Puppies, Goats, Feeding Those in Need, and More! 19.08.2020 32:17

In this week's excellent installment of Great News Weekly we cover the cutest goats, adorable puppies, and an incredible women feeding those in need! Tune in now to get your weekly fill of GOOD News. Share your Lifelines (good news stories) and other great news stories at: Share@GreatNews. Life and check out our sites: NWI.Life, Valpo. Life, Portage. Life and LaPorteCounty. Life. GreatNewsLif...

NERF Wars, Kiddos Leading the Way, and Positive People! 12.08.2020 31:20

In this week's inspiring installment of Great News Weekly we cover kiddos looking to lead, positive people, super fun nerf wars at Rapid Fire, and more! Tune in now to get your weekly fill of GOOD News. Share your Lifelines (good news stories) and other great news stories at: Share@GreatNews. Life and check out our sites: NWI.Life, Valpo. Life, Portage. Life and LaPorteCounty. Life. GreatNew...

Mermaids, High School Baseball, Hannah's Hope and event fun! 05.08.2020 31:10

In this week's inspiring installment of Great News Weekly we cover incredible people saving the world with Mermaid Straws, Hannah's Hope, Steindler Signs and the new LaCrosse Baseball Field! Tune in now to get your weekly fill of GOOD News. Share your Lifelines (good news stories) and other great news stories at: Share@GreatNews. Life and check out our sites: NWI.Life, Valpo. Life, Port...

Virgil Sweet & the Sweet Relief Fund, 500 Turkeys & Turkeypalooza and MORE! 29.07.2020 30:30

In this week's positive installment of Great News Weekly we cover a SWEET donor, lots of turkeys (500 to be exact), fun events, and some mini golf! Tune in now to get your weekly fill of GOOD News. Share your Lifelines (good news stories) and other great news stories at: Share@GreatNews. Life and check out our sites: NWI.Life, Valpo. Life, Portage. Life and LaPorteCounty. Life. GreatNewsLife...

True Heroes, Young Entrepreneurs, and a PROMposal to Remember! 22.07.2020 32:51

In this week's amazing installment of Great News Weekly we htighlight incredible young men who are true heroes, lemonade entrepreneurs, prom, and even more. Tune in now to get your weekly fill of GOOD News. Share your Lifelines (good news stories) and other great news stories at: Share@GreatNews. Life and check out our sites: NWI.Life, Valpo. Life, Portage. Life and LaPorteCounty. Life. Grea...

101 Birthday, Community Farming, Sportbooks, Industry Leaders, and more! 15.07.2020 26:22

In this week's heart warming installment of Great News Weekly we cover a 101 birthday, an amazing farm dedicated to feeding local families, leaders in the banking industry and more! Tune in now to get your weekly fill of GOOD News. Share your Lifelines (good news stories) and other great news stories at: Share@GreatNews. Life and check out our sites: NWI.Life, Valpo. Life, Portage. Life and L...

4th of July pics, Portage Football Coach, Celebrations for Women and more! 08.07.2020 26:05

In this week's fun installment of Great News Weekly we cover advice to first time home buyers, fun 4th of July Coverage, the new Portage High School coach and more! Tune in now to get your weekly fill of GOOD News. Share your Lifelines (good news stories) and other great news stories at: Share@GreatNews. Life and check out our sites: NWI.Life, Valpo. Life, Portage. Life and LaPorteCounty. Lif...

Pups, Survivors, Roofers, Fun 4th of July Events, Live Music and More! 01.07.2020 33:03

In this week's adorable installment of Great News Weekly we cover pups and Paw-lunteers from Lakeshore Paws, an incredible survivor story, great events for the upcoming hiliday and more! Tune in now to get your weekly fill of GOOD News. Share your Lifelines (good news stories) and other great news stories at: Share@GreatNews. Life and check out our sites: NWI.Life, Valpo. Life, Portage. Life...

Sonic, Olaf, a miracle experience in the La Porte County Sheriff Dept., Fun Events & More! 24.06.2020 28:37

This week's happy installment of Great News Weekly includes a miracle story for La Porte County, some fun characters, amazing events, and an inspiring Life in the Spotlight interview. Tune in now to get your weekly fill of GOOD News. Share your Lifelines (good news stories) and other great news stories at: Share@GreatNews. Life and check out our sites: NWI.Life, Valpo. Life, Portage. Life an...

Casinos, Bathroom Floors, Graduations & Awesome School Team Members! 17.06.2020 31:59

In this week's happy installment of Great News Weekly we cover casinos coming back, awesome home projects with Tudor Floors, an incredible school AP, and fun graduation pics. Tune in now to get your weekly fill of GOOD News. Share your Lifelines (good news stories) and other great news stories at: Share@GreatNews. Life and check out our sites: NWI.Life, Valpo. Life, Portage. Life and LaPort...