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Harris Bank in Chesterton is opening its doors to local animal rescues and pet vendors, including Lakeshore PAWS, on Saturday, September 22. Enjoy a morning of tail-wagging fun from 9 a.m. until noon in the parking lot of Harris Bank, 502 East 1100...

Update: The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore needs your help to raise funds from BMW of USA!  Spread the word, like an image and help raise up to $10,000 for the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore without giving a dime! (AND NOW the Dunes will...

Registration is open for a free, one-day program Oct. 15 for high school seniors interested in engineering at Purdue University. "Seniors Exploring Engineering at Purdue" is sponsored by the Women in Engineering Program. Seniors, their parents and...

Join the Michigan City Fire Department at participating Hacienda Mexican Restaurants on September 11th to support the Remembrance Rescue Project. The not-for-profit project was created by firefighters to restore, preserve, and share FDNY's Rescue 4...

Many generous donors came forth to help the families impacted by the recent fire at the University Park Apartments in Westville. Purdue University North Central spearheaded a drive to aid the families involved and dozens of community members opened...

NIRPC and South Shore Trails are proud to present “Building Trails – From Me to WE” on Wednesday, September 26th at 7pm. The event will take place at the Trek Bicycle Store in Schererville. This event aims to inform and involve the public in...

On Thursday, August 23, 2012, Hailmann Elementary School was without power for nearly 6 hours. What happens when the power goes out? Learning continues to take place! Where was the Superintendent? He was at the school talking with and reading to the...

For several years, Sullair has purchased a vintage automobile, restored it, and raffled it to benefit the United Way of LaPorte County. But this time, they took it to the next level – partnering with LaPorte County Career and Technical Education...

The public is invited to attend the fourth season opening program of the Health & Spirituality community series on September 12 at LaPorte New Church Swedenborgian, 812 Indiana Avenue. This season's theme of "Heaven and Hell" will be held on...

South Central Junior-Senior High School is proud to announce that we have been selected to receive a $25,000 grant for our Agricultural-Collaboration-Education (ACE) program through America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, sponsored by the Monsanto...