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“A Christmas Story” Comes Home Exhibit Opens November 16

“A Christmas Story” Comes Home Exhibit Opens November 16 The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority will open its doors for the 18th year of the “A Christmas Story” Comes Home Exhibit on November 16, 2024, at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond. The exhibit will run through December 30,...

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Keep your pipes safe & water flowing this winter with these tips from Indiana American Water

Keep your pipes safe & water flowing this winter with these tips from Indiana American Water Another Northwest Indiana winter is beginning to settle in – bringing the freezing cold, snow, and frost that always proves a menace along with it. It is essential that homeowners prepare for the season before freezing temperatures become a daily...

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The Pax Center Receives $20,000 Grant from Health Foundation of La Porte to Support Food Pantry

The Pax Center Receives $20,000 Grant from Health Foundation of La Porte to Support Food Pantry The Pax Center is thrilled to announce a generous $20,000 grant awarded by the Health Foundation of La Porte. This funding will not only help sustain the continued distribution of fresh produce at the Pax Center’s Food Pantry in the upcoming year...

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School of Education alumni thrive as leading educators

School of Education alumni thrive as leading educators (Left) Dee-Etta Wright and (right) Wendel McCollum are two IU Northwest Education graduates who are leaders within the Gary Community School Corporation and Michigan City Area Schools, respectively. IU Northwest graduates serve as top school...

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Mental Health Support, Inclusivity, and Increased Access to CPR Training Highlighted as Part of HFL’s 2024 Cycle 2 Grants

Mental Health Support, Inclusivity, and Increased Access to CPR Training Highlighted as Part of HFL’s 2024 Cycle 2 Grants Forty-two grants were awarded to 38 organizations serving La Porte County during Health Foundation of La Porte (HFL)’s second grant cycle of 2024. Each year, HFL accepts applications for funding that will positively impact the health and wellness...

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Bob Thompson Named Planning & Transit Director for Valparaiso

Bob Thompson Named Planning & Transit Director for Valparaiso Bob Thompson has been named Planning and Transit Director for the City of Valparaiso, announced Mayor Jon Costas. “We’re so pleased to have someone with Bob’s experience and talent already on staff at the City of Valparaiso. His institutional...

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HealthLinc promotes early childhood literacy with $10,000 grant from 1st Source Foundation

HealthLinc promotes early childhood literacy with $10,000 grant from 1st Source Foundation This story is part of a series on 1st Source Foundation’s grant program. Learn more about the program and the impact it has on communities across Northern Indiana here. Early childhood literacy helps connect children with a world beyond their home,...

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LIFTED – BOIL ADVISORY: CANDLEWOOD MEADOWS, GREENFIELD CREEK, BROOKSHIRE APARTMENTS, SELF  SCHOOL ALONG WITH CUSTOMERS ON RANSOM ROAD & GOODRICH ROAD

LIFTED – BOIL ADVISORY: CANDLEWOOD MEADOWS, GREENFIELD CREEK, BROOKSHIRE APARTMENTS, SELF  SCHOOL ALONG WITH CUSTOMERS ON RANSOM ROAD & GOODRICH ROAD As of Friday, November 8, 2024, at 12:30 PM the precautionary boil advisory has been lifted. All affected Valparaiso City Utilities customers may resume utilizing their tap water for all purposes. No further action is needed. Thank you for your...

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Purdue University Northwest celebrates the first-gen student experience

Purdue University Northwest celebrates the first-gen student experience Purdue University Northwest (PNW) kicked off a week of on-campus activities celebrating its first-generation students with First-Gen College Student Celebrations on Nov. 4 at its Hammond and Westville campuses. The events, hosted by PNW’s TRIO and...

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