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VicTory 4 Kidz Porter County Youth Healthcare Career Expo engages Hobart students

VicTory 4 Kidz Porter County Youth Healthcare Career Expo engages Hobart students VicTory 4 Kidz’s Porter County Youth Healthcare Career Expo kicked off in style on October 8 in Chesterton. The Expo featured over 20 different healthcare leaders, interactive workshops, and lab coats for the over 300 third to fifth graders from...

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Lake County School Corporation hosts a College and Career Fair to prepare students after high school

Lake County School Corporation hosts a College and Career Fair to prepare students after high school Students of Lake County were presented with a wide range of possibilities for their future on Thursday, October 10. Merrillville High School hosted a traditional College and Career Fair to help guide local students...

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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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