Range of free and low-cost courses include finances, gardening, health, technology and more Indiana University Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) offers a variety of non-credit courses and educational programs that aim to...
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GCSC to Host Career and Enrollment Fair March 17 to Engage Families and Job Seekers
The Gary Community School Corporation is set to host a Career and Enrollment Fair designed to bring together local families and job seekers on March 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Daniel Hale Williams Elementary, School 1320 E. 19th Ave, in Gary. In...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana celebrates club members’ passion and leadership at annual Youth of the Year event
On Thursday, February 27, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana (NWI) held its annual Youth of the Year Event at Avalon Manor in Merrillville. Nine teenage Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater NWI members from throughout Lake and...
Or Push the Pedal to the Metal!
Kersting’s Cycle Center & Museum, located in north-central Pulaski County near the Starke County line and State Road 39, is more — so much more — than our local source for Harley-Davidson and Yamaha motorcycles, ATV’s, apparel,...
IU Northwest to host ‘Dr. Pianist’ for a musical residency, March 27-29
Internationally acclaimed musician to lead discussions, performances The Indiana University Northwest School of the Arts is hosting a three-day residency focusing on music making and wellbeing. Acclaimed pianist Dr. Makiko Hirata — also known as...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana celebrates nine outstanding teens at 2025 Youth of the Year event
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana (BGCGNWI) held its annual Youth of the Year event last night, an inspiring evening honoring exceptional teen Club members for their outstanding leadership, service, academic excellence, and...
La Porte residents invited to review, offer feedback on city’s comprehensive plan
The City of La Porte is seeking feedback on a new plan that outlines the future of the community, according to Community Development & Planning Director Craig Phillips. In less than two weeks, City will host two public open house events to engage...
Neighborhood Update: Sewer/Roadway Repair Status On White Oak Drive
Local Contractor Woodruff & Sons has completed emergency repairs to the sanitary sewer system on White Oak Drive, south of Greenwood Avenue. The emergency repairs were needed to fix a failing manhole that contributed to a severe dip in the...
PNW invites public to join Women’s History Month celebrations
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites its campus and local community members to attend several of its Women’s History Month events during March that are free and open to the public. On March 13 starting at 4 p.m., PNW will bring together three...
BOIL ADVISORY SOUTH OF GLENDALE BLVD
Entire City – South of Glendale Blvd Valparaiso City Utilities field service crews responded to a water main break, and due to a failure of a major valve repair on a strategic water transmission main, customers may have experienced low ...