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The LaPorte County Soil & Water Conservation Districted hosted the Indiana Northwest Regional Envirothon competition on March 5 at Red Mill County Park. Students attended stations led by professionals in the conservation field, learning...

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces two projects on I-94 near U.S. 20/Exit 22. Hawk Enterprises Inc will have the left and right shoulders closed on eastbound I-94 and the left shoulder of westbound I-94 closed at U.S. 20 on or after...

The City of Valparaiso has announced 19 new grants in the 2025 Neighborhood Improvement Grant program, providing $167,040 in funds to support neighborhood unity and community improvements, with projects including pollinator gardens, public art...

Indiana American Water highlights U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Fix a Leak Week 2025 by providing tips to help customers find and fix leaks in their homes. "As we celebrate Fix a Leak Week, it's crucial to recognize the...

Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Office of Alumni Engagement hosted its second annual “Unleashing Empowerment” event on March 13. This year’s installment, entitled “Moving Forward Together: Women Educating and Inspiring Generations,”...

The City of Valparaiso’s Human Relations Council invites the community to apply for its new Community  Cultural Educational grants. “We are looking to support events or efforts that further the mission of the  HRC, which is to increase...

Anthropology students at IU South Bend got their hands dirty – literally – as part of a field project that helped a non-profit organization in the community. Cora Dale House provides rehabilitation, recovery, and reintegration into the community...

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) announced following a national search that José R. Sánchez will join the university as dean of the College of Engineering and Sciences, effective May 1, 2025. Sánchez most recently served at Merrimack College...

Most of the time, an internship offers someone invaluable practice experience in a particular field. Other times, an internship can lead someone directly into a permanent position. This was the case with David Pettifor (B.S. ’11). Pettifor is from...

At Big Shoulders Fund, we are committed to empowering educators with the knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality education to students. As part of this mission Bishop Noll Institute hosted Cohort 2 of the Big Shoulders Fund Northwest...