GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Summer’s over and HCHS school year comes to an open

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Summer’s over and HCHS school year comes to an open What’s recently happened?  Annually on July 4, Americans across the nation come together to celebrate Independence Day, a commemoration of the start of the United States and the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. This day holds...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Whiting students prepare to go back to school

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Whiting students prepare to go back to school What recently happened?  The 2024 Pierogi Fest took place July 26-29. It was a long and successful weekend for many vendors with lots of fun for everyone who attended. With over 75 food vendors and over 1,000 menu options, the fest also hosted...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Hobart celebrates its annual summer festival

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Hobart celebrates its annual summer festival What’s recently happened? From June 6 to August 29 every Thursday afternoon, the City of Hobart kicks off the summer with its annual Hobart Summer Market on the Lake celebrations with outdoor shopping, ethnic and baked foods, a children’s craft...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Chesterton closes summer with festivals and fun

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Chesterton closes summer with festivals and fun What’s recently happened? Before school comes back into full swing, festivals, carnivals, and community events are at an all-time high. Every July, the Porter County Fair is hosted, ending summer on a high note. With plenty of games, food, live...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Crown Point High School gets ready for upcoming school year

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Crown Point High School gets ready for upcoming school year What’s recently happened? The 4th of July celebration in Crown Point was a highly anticipated annual event, drawing locals and visitors alike to celebrate America's Independence Day. This vibrant celebration included a parade, fireworks, and...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Hammond is getting ready to end summer vacation with a bang

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Hammond is getting ready to end summer vacation with a bang What’s recently happened?  Whiting Lakefront Park recently hosted a fireworks show on July 3 and a Fourth of July parade in honor of celebrating the holiday.  “I love the Fourth of July. I feel like it’s such a fun holiday, and...

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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Whiting begins preparations for 30 years of Pierogi Fest

GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Whiting begins preparations for 30 years of Pierogi Fest What recently happened?  At the beginning of June, the Whiting Public Library (WPL) started its summer reading program. According to Adrienne DeLuna, the youth services librarian at WPL, the program is crucial to students on break because it...

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