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La Porte Community School Corporation makes strategic shifts towards improved education

La Porte Community School Corporation makes strategic shifts towards improved education The La Porte Community School Corporation (LPCSC) is implementing significant changes to revitalize the district, entering the first phase of new developments to decommission Lincoln Elementary and relocate students and staff, repurpose Lincoln as an...

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Success for IU Northwest students begins well before graduation

Success for IU Northwest students begins well before graduation Students landing dream internships, experiences and even jobs as undergraduates Landing a job before graduation College was never part of Everette Fitzgerald’s plans. While he was a good student in high school, he didn’t see himself continuing...

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Capitalizing on Opportunity: Meet Fall 2024 PNW graduate Mary Buksa

Capitalizing on Opportunity: Meet Fall 2024 PNW graduate Mary Buksa Mary Buksa, ’24, will be following in her mother’s footsteps as a graduate of Purdue University Northwest (PNW). The Munster native is set to earn a bachelor of science degree in Accounting from the College of Business. When Buksa began her...

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IU Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence offers courses in technology, finance, health and more

IU Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence offers courses in technology, finance, health and more Range of free and low-cost courses available to all Indiana University Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) offers a variety of non-credit courses and educational programs that aim to assist people of all ages gain skills and...

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Constructing a Future: Meet Fall 2024 PNW graduate Mohammad Attallah

Constructing a Future: Meet Fall 2024 PNW graduate Mohammad Attallah Mohammad Attallah ’24, is set to graduate with a bachelor of science degree in Construction Engineering and Management Technology (CEMT) from the College of Technology at Purdue University Northwest (PNW). As a child, Attallah...

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Governor Holcomb reflects on legacy, celebrates Achievements as term ends

Governor Holcomb reflects on legacy, celebrates Achievements as term ends Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb sat down with GreatNews.Life Founder Chris Mahlmann for a legacy interview reflecting on his eight years of service as governor. With his term concluding in January, Holcomb shared heartfelt memories, celebrated...

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Mayor Dermody recounts La Porte’s 2024 successes and outlines plans for the future in fifth state of the city address

Mayor Dermody recounts La Porte’s 2024 successes and outlines plans for the future in fifth state of the city address On the evening of Monday, December 9, the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) hosted Mayor of La Porte Tom Dermody’s fifth state of the city address at the La Porte Civic Auditorium. City officials, local business owners, and elected...

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NIPSCO’s Public Safety Education and Training Action Grant recipients announced

NIPSCO’s Public Safety Education and Training Action Grant recipients announced Annual grant supports local safety education and training projects in northern Indiana Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) has announced that 16  organizations across northern Indiana will be able to further their public safety...

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Riley Elementary Achieves Heart Safe School Certification

Riley Elementary Achieves Heart Safe School Certification Riley Elementary School has successfully achieved Heart Safe School Certification through Project ADAM, strengthening the City of La Porte's commitment to cardiac emergency preparedness.  The certification process, completed on December 5th,...

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CompressAir gives back to local communities – during the holidays and beyond

CompressAir gives back to local communities – during the holidays and beyond It is the season of giving, and businesses around the Region are finding ways to make a difference around their communities during the holidays. Toy, coat, and food drives, collaborations with nonprofits, Angel Trees and much more – all of these...

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