The Purdue University North Central College of Science recently welcomed students from Barker Middle School in Michigan City, to participate in a variety of activities to mark National Chemistry Week. Dr. Jessica Thomas, PNC assistant professor of...
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Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond Planning and Development Committee honored its citizens and organizations that are helping make a difference in the community through giving back at the 29th Annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony...
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For those who follow Vale Park Animal Hospital on Facebook, you know all about Bobby the Greyhound. Bobby came to Vale Park in 2014 as a puppy with multiple health problems including diabetes and pancreatic issues. Everyone at Vale Park quickly fell...
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An office volunteer has reached the ultimate milestone for volunteers. Doris Galinski of Crown Point, becomes the first recipient of the Presidential Service Award, Gold Star, at Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana. To earn the Gold Star, in the...
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Humane Society Calumet Area (HSCA) is accepting orders of holiday wreaths, garland (roping) and swags now through Nov. 18. The wreaths are fresh and custom-made from Scotch pine by Kingma Christmas Tree Farm in Demotte, Ind. Each wreath is sprayed...
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United Way Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Northwest Indiana is holding their 2nd Annual Sample Size Drive running now through January 1st of 2016. Last year they were able to collect over 5,000 toiletry and other basic hygiene items...
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Most Rev. Donald J. Hying, bishop of the Gary Catholic Diocese, was keynote speaker at a Franciscan St. Margaret Health - Hammond dinner program for clergy and spiritual care workers from area churches and hospitals Oct. 27. The dinner was in...
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Mark Marimen, author of the Haunted Indiana series, recently visited Westchester Intermediate to support the school’s goal of improving students' writing skills, and to help instill a love of reading and writing in the fifth grade students. He...
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October 27, 2015 was a special day at the Strack & Van Til headquarters. Three young men and their families were invited to represent the Muscular Dystrophy Association and receive a donation on the nonprofit's behalf of $34,786.08 from Strack...
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Cyndi Walsh, second from left, of St. Mary Catholic Church in Crown Point, delivered bags filled with new children’s clothing, which was collected at masses, to the Prenatal Assistance Program at St. Clare Health Clinic, 1121 S. Indiana Ave. Crown...
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