Community

 Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch urges the citizens of Michigan City to check on family, friends, neighbors, pets, and especially the elderly during extreme weather to ensure everyone stays healthy and safe.  If you or someone you know in...

The City of Valparaiso has named Paul Sommer as its Good Neighbor recipient for 2024, recognizing his exemplary commitment to the community. “Paul Sommer sees a need and works to fill it, benefiting so many, including the local running community,...

Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) announced today that additional energy assistance programs are now open for enrollment to income eligible customers struggling to pay their gas utility bills.  Available programs include...

Families in Chesterton got their first taste of the Christmas spirit with the annual Hometown Holiday Celebration on Saturday, November 30. The event is organized and sponsored by the Duneland Chamber of Commerce.  Greg Babcock, a member of the...

Every year, thousands of families face the harrowing reality of childhood cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. For these families, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital offers genuine hope. Founded over 50 years ago, St. Jude has...

Legacy Foundation, the community foundation for Lake County, Indiana, announces community grants totaling $239,428 to 23 organizations. The awards, which are distributed through the Foundation's Transform Lake County fall grant cycle, are intended to...

Deciding when to claim Social Security can have a significant effect on your retirement income. Learn how to help maximize your benefits. For many Americans, Social Security is a critical source of income in retirement—offering guaranteed,...

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its Four Winds® Casinos announced today a donation of 1,000 food boxes to those in need during the week of Thanksgiving.  This year’s Thanksgiving food box includes a Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes,...

The Mayor’s Youth Council has named Evan and Ryan Quackenbush as Valparaiso’s Rising Stars. The inaugural Rising Star recognition celebrates the abundance of responsible, intelligent and hardworking youth that contribute to the success of...

Opportunity Enterprises recently announced it has been awarded a $10,000 grant and 25 laptops from the Comcast Foundation to support Opportunity Enterprises’ educational day services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities....