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Four Winds Casinos Team Members Raise 15K for Berrien County Suicide Prevention Coalition

Four Winds Casinos Team Members Raise 15K for Berrien County Suicide Prevention Coalition Four Winds Casinos Raise 15K for Berrien County Suicide Prevention Coalition. Pictured from left to right: Rebecca Collins – Four Winds Casinos; Michael Suarez – Four Winds Casinos; Kristen Jones, Vice Chairperson BCSPC; Brittany Frenchko, FW and...

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Strack & Van Til Partners with the American Red Cross to Hold Register Round Up to Help Those Impacted by Recent Hurricanes

Strack & Van Til Partners with the American Red Cross to Hold Register Round Up to Help Those Impacted by Recent Hurricanes In light of the recent hurricanes impacting our nation, Strack & Van Til will start a register round up campaign today at all its stores. Customers can round up their purchases to the nearest dollar during checkout at the store, and all donations...

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Winter heating bills forecasted to increase compared to last year, remain lower than recent peak in 2022

Winter heating bills forecasted to increase compared to last year, remain lower than recent peak in 2022 Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) LCC announced todaythat natural gas residential customers can expect an increase in their winter heating bills this seasoncompared to last year. Based on current market projections and assuming normal...

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Groups Scholars paving way for first-generation students

Groups Scholars paving way for first-generation students Groups Scholars offers comprehensive financial, academic and social support Miriam Ahmad didn’t think college was for her. The COVID-19 pandemic sapped her motivation in school, and she didn’t believe she could do anything worthwhile. Her parents...

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Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana unites supporters at 2nd annual “Fore the Region” Golf Classic

Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana unites supporters at 2nd annual “Fore the Region” Golf Classic Supporters of Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana turned out in force for the organization’s second annual “Fore the Region” Golf Classic at Lost Marsh Golf Course. Over 100 golfers took to the course on Monday, October 7, to...

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VU Basketball Coach, Roger Powell Jr., Revs Up Boys & Girls Clubs Members

VU Basketball Coach, Roger Powell Jr., Revs Up Boys & Girls Clubs Members We've teamed up with Valparaiso University Men’s Basketball Coach, Roger Powell Jr., to provide mentoring to our Club kids. Coach Powell, through his organization, The Rev Foundation, will be engaging in three sessions at the Hammond, Portage and...

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Purdue University Northwest Physics professor earns prestigious American Physical Society fellowship

Purdue University Northwest Physics professor earns prestigious American Physical Society fellowship Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Professor of Physics Neeti Parashar has been elected as a 2024 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). Parashar is recognized with the prestigious distinction from APS “for outstanding mentorship,...

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Kankakee Valley REMC helps local high school students explore different career paths at annual Trades Camp event

Kankakee Valley REMC helps local high school students explore different career paths at annual Trades Camp event On Thursday, October 3, Kankakee Valley Rural Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) hosted its second annual Trades Camp event at its Wanatah branch. Even though this is only the second year...

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UnitedHealthcare, AssuredPartners, and Notre Dame WR Beaux Collins help Fieler Elementary prepare for winter with coat giveaway

UnitedHealthcare, AssuredPartners, and Notre Dame WR Beaux Collins help Fieler Elementary prepare for winter with coat giveaway University of Notre Dame Wide Receiver Beaux Collins joined UnitedHealthcare and AssuredPartners at Fieler Elementary School in Merrillville to hand out coats to over 400 students ahead of the upcoming winter season. This coat giveaway...

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