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It’s not every day that hundreds of lives are impacted for the better. On Tuesday, August 22 Operation Feed La Porte County donated over 5,000 pounds of fresh protein to 29 food pantries throughout La Porte County. People laughed, smiled, and...

The City of Valparaiso is inviting neighborhoods to submit applications for the annual Neighborhood  Improvement Grant program, announced Maggie Clifton, Valparaiso’s Community Engagement  Director. Applications for the upcoming grant...

With the new school year around the corner, new teachers attended an orientation at La Porte High School on Thursday, August 10. La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) had a surprise for them in the form of gift bags. “We do this for five...

Staff members in Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) office of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs distributed backpacks and other school supplies in early August to families in need. PNW hosted two “Roaring Back to School” community...

This summer, La Porte County Family YMCA created Michigan City’s first-ever full Summer Day Camp to help keep children involved while they’re not in school and to provide working parents some peace of mind knowing their children are well taken...

Part of growing up is finding your niche by trying new things like playing sports, learning an instrument, and participating in clubs. These activities equip children with various skills that can prepare them for life and even future careers....

On July 28, Geminus Community Partners, Region One, the Lake County Department of Child Services (DCS), and Crown Point Fire Rescue teamed up to help the community prepare for the upcoming school year and stay safe by hosting the Lake County Backpack...

Healthcare Foundation of La Porte (HFL) supports La Porte County nonprofits in a variety of ways, from providing grants and educational opportunities to networking and a county-wide AED program. A key support HFL provides nonprofits is capacity...

Assistant Chief of Police, Michael J. DeHaven, has announced his retirement, effective October 2, 2023. “Assistant Chief DeHaven is a respected leader in our community, having served in several key roles during his 27-year career with the...

The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority is seeking service award nominations for their 17th annual R.O.S.E. and R.I.S.E. Awards. The R.O.S.E. (Recognition of Service Excellence) awards honor front-line employees while the R.I.S.E....