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...

With fashion, community, and empowerment in mind, Goodwill hosted its 14th annual Little Black Dress Signature Event at the Four Winds Event Center in South Bend on Wednesday, April 24. The event included a pop-up boutique, dinner, and a fashion show...

Self-care is not selfish. That message was the thread connecting presentations and interactive sessions at the Empowering Women’s Retreat, hosted by Community Healthcare System. The event, which took place April 20 at The Center for Visual and...

Stephanie Garcia, a mother of four, earned two degrees in half the time There might not be too much Stephanie Garcia can put on her plate. The Griffith native chose to pursue her degree at Indiana University Northwest two years ago. She’s now...

The City of Valparaiso has been awarded the maximum $1.5 million in Community Crossings grant funds  through the Indiana Department of Transportation, announced Governor Eric Holcomb. Together with newly  appropriated funding for roadways,...

How an IU Northwest alumnus and professor’s partnership is advancing the region Cynthia Torres had a lifelong dream of becoming a police officer, but she thought it was out of her reach. “I honestly thought I never could,” she said. “I...

South Suburban College (SSC) in partnership with Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership is offering the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Dislocated Worker Program Orientation. Orientation will be held at the South Suburban College Oak...

Caring for loved ones is an honor and a responsibility, and when it comes to end-of-life decisions, dignity and comfort are paramount. That is why many people choose hospice care. From Monday, April 22 through Sunday, April 28, Hospice of the Calumet...

The Hammond City Council is once again providing fifteen $1,000 scholarships to Hammond Indiana high school seniors graduating in May/June 2024. All seniors who plan to enroll in either a two-year or a four-year degree program at an accredited...

CIS graduate Breyah Barnes sought a career of longevity by returning to school For Breyah Barnes, returning to school was a necessity. A mother of two boys, working long hours, she wanted a career not just another job. In the summer of 2021, Barnes...