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Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso hosts first Impact Ride event for local veterans

Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso hosts first Impact Ride event for local veterans Ginger Misch, Harley-Davidson sales and motorclothes staff member discusses who this ride is for and how it will support an entire community in Valparaiso. “This ride is all about our veterans,” Misch said. “The military is what makes our...

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Geminus hosts its annual Candlelight Vigils for Child Abuse at La Porte, Gary City Halls

Geminus hosts its annual Candlelight Vigils for Child Abuse at La Porte, Gary  City Halls On April 24, La Porte citizens braved the chilly weather to gather in front of the La Porte County Courthouse for Geminus’ annual Candlelight Vigil for Child Abuse. A second vigil was additionally held on April 25 at the Gary City Hall for Lake...

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International Association of Firefighters volunteers time, money to City of Hammond

International Association of Firefighters volunteers time, money to City of Hammond In response to the recent vandalism at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park, the International Association of Firefighters Local 556, has offered to donate their time and any funds necessary to repair the vandalism at the basketball courts area...

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Impact Rides to make a major difference in Region veterans’ lives this summer

Impact Rides to make a major difference in Region veterans’ lives this summer To help show support for Region veterans, local organizations Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso, Charlie Bravo (formerly OC Bravo), and Kelly Law Offices have teamed up to host Impact Rides this summer. Happening once a month, the Impact Rides are here...

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Porter County Animal Shelter’s mascots encourage community to engage with shelter

Porter County Animal Shelter’s mascots encourage community to engage with shelter Porter County’s Animal Shelter supports and takes in over 1,000 homeless animals every year. Working tirelessly to find forever homes for each and every one, Shelter Director Jen Schaafsma and her team are excited to welcome mascots Nacho the cat...

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Northwest Health Employees Give Back — Donate Jars of Peanut Butter to Local Food Pantries

Northwest Health Employees Give Back — Donate Jars of Peanut Butter to Local Food Pantries To help address hunger throughout the region, the employees throughout Northwest Health collected nearly 800 jars of peanut butter during its Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive in March. All of that peanut butter was then donated to local food pantries...

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The Pokagon Band and its Four Winds Casinos Donate 1,000 Easter Food Boxes to Those in Need

The Pokagon Band and its Four Winds Casinos Donate 1,000 Easter Food Boxes to Those in Need The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its Four Winds® Casinos are pleased to announce a donation of 1,000 food boxes to help those in need during the Easter holiday on Sunday, March 31.  The distribution will be coordinated by Four Winds and...

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City of Valparaiso hosts Paralympic Gold-Medalist Patty Cisneros Prevo for Author Reading and Wheelchair Basketball Demonstration at Thomas Jefferson Middle School

City of Valparaiso hosts Paralympic Gold-Medalist Patty Cisneros Prevo for Author Reading and Wheelchair Basketball Demonstration at Thomas Jefferson Middle School On Saturday, March 16, two-time Paralympic gold medalist Patty Cisneros Prevo came to Thomas Jefferson Middle School to read from her book Tenacious: Fifteen Adventures Alongside Disabled Athletes for the assembled crowd. She followed the reading...

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