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Celebrating International Women’s Day: Influential female physicians at La Porte Hospital

Celebrating International Women’s Day: Influential female physicians at La Porte Hospital Throughout history, strong, courageous women have paved the way for gender equality. From Malala Yousafzai to Melinda Gates, women have continued to be pioneers in demanding the simplest of human rights—equality. The same passion can be found in...

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A Pulaski County Community Development Commission Spotlight: Darlene Mellon

A Pulaski County Community Development Commission Spotlight: Darlene Mellon Meet the unofficial mayor of Francesville. Darlene Mellon pours her heart into the community by taking an active, positive role in supporting Pulaski County. Through her diligent work and time on the Pulaski County Community Development Commission...

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Region Rats Gather to Celebrate Northwest Indiana at 4th Annual 219 Day in Hammond

Region Rats Gather to Celebrate Northwest Indiana at 4th Annual 219 Day in Hammond The Hammond Civic Center came alive on Saturday night to celebrate the best party in the Region. Hundreds of “Region Rats” from Northwest Indiana gathered to celebrate the Region’s official holiday, 219 Day. Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. hosted a...

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Chesterton Trojans Defeat Portage Indians at Boy’s Basketball Conference Game with Score of 70-39

Chesterton Trojans Defeat Portage Indians at Boy’s Basketball Conference Game with Score of 70-39 Game after game, the boys and girls of the Region’s sports teams show how to face a challenge with grace, grit, and determination. When the Portage Indians walked onto the court Friday night for the varsity boy’s conference game against the...

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Get Ready, Region! Fourth Annual Free 219 Day Party Coming February 16

Get Ready, Region! Fourth Annual Free 219 Day Party Coming February 16 Get ready, Region! The 219 area code is gearing up to once again celebrate our official holiday, 219 Day. “Region Rats” from across Northwest Indiana are invited to join this free, 21-and-over party from 6-11 p.m., Feb. 16 at the Hammond Civic...

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UnitedHealthcare Presents Longest Stair Climb in the Country

UnitedHealthcare Presents Longest Stair Climb in the Country For those suffering from lung disease, every breath can be a challenge. Millions of Americans are affected by asthma, lung cancer, air pollution, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other lung diseases. UnitedHealthcare, the American...

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A Season of Hard Work Equal Success at the Girls Swimming Sectional Championship at Lake Central High School

A Season of Hard Work Equal Success at the Girls Swimming Sectional Championship at Lake Central High School In the wee hours of the morning, when most of the world is still asleep, high-school girls from schools all over the Region were hitting the pool, practicing their speed, agility, and technique to compete in Saturday's Sectional Championship Swimming...

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Mayor McDermott Welcomes Public Discourse at Mayor’s Night Out

Mayor McDermott Welcomes Public Discourse at Mayor’s Night Out Community members are some of the greatest assets a city can have. With firsthand knowledge of what it is like to live, work, and play in a city, the community can offer valuable perspective on how to keep a city moving forward. Hammond Mayor Thomas...

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