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On May 23, a brief but intense rainstorm caused massive flood damage to homes throughout Hammond. Nearly 3 inches of rain fell in an half an hour, with almost 2 inches of that coming in one 15-minute burst. For a community already reeling from the...

As school districts across Northwest Indiana finalize their school year plans, some parents are left with limited options for where to send their children during the school day. Working parents who have decided to enroll their children in virtual...

Goals, dreams, destiny – however you define a person’s highest ambitions, everyone has them, and typically children are encouraged from a young age to pursue their life goals relentlessly. The foundation of dream-building often stems from access...

By now you have probably heard of people getting packets of mystery seeds sent to their homes, apparently from China. And you may have heard the term “brushing” applied to this scheme. But what is brushing, and how should you respond? Brushing is...

With the opening of Vale Park Animal Hospital’s new, state-of-the-art location in June comes another exciting announcement: a safe haven for furry friends whose humans need to board them. “We are now adding on a new service that we haven’t...

To help kick off Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana’s Best Summer Ever campaign earlier this month, First Merchants Bank donated $7,500 to the organization as part of a dollar-for-dollar matching gift. The campaign raised funds to...

Center for Hospice Care operates with one simple mission: “improve the quality of living.” The skilled staff and variety of programs ensure an all-inclusive approach to mission fulfillment, and soon, they hope to include beloved pets as...

The rapid onset of COVID-19 in March marked the beginning of months of hardship for local small business as they struggled to adjust to sudden closures and lack of business. Knowing that these stores are crucial contributors to the economy, the City...

Two COVID-19 response grant applications are due Monday, July 20 at 5:00 pm. Grants and training scholarships are for 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations providing services in Lake County, Indiana. To view full details on Legacy Foundation's 3-part...

When students strike out on their own for college, it is often the first time any of them need to manage their own finances. Bad decisions and bad budgeting can quickly harm a student’s short- and long-term finances. Purdue University partnered...