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Local Girl Scouts are helping babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and their mothers stay connected when they cannot be together. Members of Girl Scout Troop #35554 in Crown Point recently crafted 300 fabric “scent hearts” and donated them...

Staff members in Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) office of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs distributed backpacks and other school supplies in early August to families in need. PNW hosted two “Roaring Back to School” community...

Part of growing up is finding your niche by trying new things like playing sports, learning an instrument, and participating in clubs. These activities equip children with various skills that can prepare them for life and even future careers....

On July 28, Geminus Community Partners, Region One, the Lake County Department of Child Services (DCS), and Crown Point Fire Rescue teamed up to help the community prepare for the upcoming school year and stay safe by hosting the Lake County Backpack...

For years, VNA Hospice of Northwest Indiana has strived to educate people on the importance of hospice care and how impactful it can be. On Monday, July 24, Congressman Frank Mrvan visited VNA Hospice’s Arthur B. and Ethel V. Horton Hospice Center...

Assistant Chief of Police, Michael J. DeHaven, has announced his retirement, effective October 2, 2023. “Assistant Chief DeHaven is a respected leader in our community, having served in several key roles during his 27-year career with the...

United Way of Northwest Indiana (UWNWI) President and CEO Adam O’Doherty announced his organization will team up with the American Red Cross-Northwest Chapter to collect at least fifty units of blood, which is enough to help almost 150 people. The...

The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority is seeking service award nominations for their 17th annual R.O.S.E. and R.I.S.E. Awards. The R.O.S.E. (Recognition of Service Excellence) awards honor front-line employees while the R.I.S.E....

On Wednesday, June 28, VNA Hospice of Northwest Indiana held its second annual Veteran Stand Down to help connect veterans to countless life-changing resources within their community. Veterans from all over the Region gathered at the Porter County...

This Flag Day, June 14, there were plenty of displays across Northwest Indiana of Old Glory in the familiar red, white and blue stars and stripes. But what happens when a flag is not in good enough condition to fly outside of a home or business and...