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La Porte County Family YMCA hosts 115th annual State of the Y ceremony

La Porte County Family YMCA hosts 115th annual State of the Y ceremony The La Porte County Family YMCA has been a lifetime staple in Northwest Indiana. Between old and new generations, the annual State of the Y ceremony has been a constant tradition that celebrates the organization’s members, partners, and the entire...

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PNW invites public to join Women’s History Month celebrations

PNW invites public to join Women’s History Month celebrations Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites its campus and local community members to attend several of its Women’s History Month events during March that are free and open to the public. On March 13 starting at 4 p.m., PNW will bring together three...

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Reins of Life changes lives through the healing power of horses

Reins of Life changes lives through the healing power of horses For nearly five decades, Reins of Life (ROL) has been changing lives through the healing power of horses. This nonprofit provides equine-assisted therapy to individuals with physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Every month, more...

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IU Northwest hosts second annual Steel City Black Knowledge Bowl competition

IU Northwest hosts second annual Steel City Black Knowledge Bowl competition In the spirit of Black History Month, Indiana University Northwest invited five schools to participate in their second annual Steel City Black Knowledge Bowl competition. Antoine Hawkins, Group Scholars Coordinator at IU Northwest, admires how the...

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Congressman Frank Mrvan Visits Geminus Head Start to Highlight Program’s Importance

Congressman Frank Mrvan Visits Geminus Head Start to Highlight Program’s Importance Geminus, a Regional Care Group member, hosted Congressman Frank Mrvan on Feb. 20 at its Head Start St. Mark Early Learning Academy in Gary, Indiana. Community and educational leaders toured the facility and held a press conference to highlight the...

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Percival Everett, author of New York Times Bestseller ‘James,’ to speak at IU Northwest on March 13

Percival Everett, author of New York Times Bestseller ‘James,’ to speak at IU Northwest on March 13 Indiana University Northwest will host a reading and Q&A conversation with award-winning author Percival Everett at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2025. Everett, an American writer and Distinguished Professor of English at the University of Southern...

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Goodwill partners with VITA program to offer Michiana residents top-notch tax preparation support

Goodwill partners with VITA program to offer Michiana residents top-notch tax preparation support Whether you are filing your taxes yourself or with the assistance of a tax preparer, tax season can be both a stressful and an exciting time. Fortunately, thousands of Michiana residents can receive tax filing support at one of the seven Volunteer...

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