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Indiana American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation Provide Over $464,000 in Statewide Support to Communities in 2024

Indiana American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation Provide Over $464,000 in Statewide Support to Communities in 2024 Indiana American Water announced its charitable giving for 2024. Last year, the company, along with grants provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation, awarded $464,000 through grants, general charitable contributions and...

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Governor’s Parkway Railroad Overpass Project Receives NEPA Approval

Governor’s Parkway Railroad Overpass Project Receives NEPA Approval Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond are pleased to announce that the Governor’s Parkway Railroad Overpass Project has received approval under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), marking a significant milestone in the...

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1st Source Foundation awards $100,000 grant to support Duneland YMCA’s visionary Healthy Living Campus

1st Source Foundation awards $100,000 grant to support Duneland YMCA’s visionary Healthy Living Campus This story is part of a series on 1st Source Foundation’s grant program. Learn more about the program and the impact it has on communities across Northern Indiana here. As the need for the Duneland Family YMCA’s services continued to grow in...

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From classroom to career: How one MBA student is transforming benefits communication at Komatsu

From classroom to career: How one MBA student is transforming benefits communication at Komatsu Denisse Marrufo brings her marketing coursework to life in a real-world business setting When Denisse Marrufo landed her first role at Komatsu after earning her undergraduate degree, she felt a mix of excitement and apprehension. As the youngest team...

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Urban League of Northwest Indiana Makes its Intentions Clear to Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

Urban League of Northwest Indiana Makes its Intentions Clear to Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives The Real Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion In Action Luncheon Set for November 18, 2025 With so many companies and organizations rolling back Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts at the suggestion of the current administration, the Urban...

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Gary Community School Corporation to Host Annual Kindergarten Round-Up May 14

Gary Community School Corporation to Host Annual Kindergarten Round-Up May 14 Grab your hats, and round up the youngsters because the Gary Community School Corporation is hosting its Annual Kindergarten Round-Up on Wednesday, May 14th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m at the Bethune Early Childhood Development Center, 2367 E...

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City of Whiting and Pink Ribbon Society Paint the Town Pink through fun fundraising this May

City of Whiting and Pink Ribbon Society Paint the Town Pink through fun fundraising this May The City of Whiting’s annual Paint the Town Pink campaign is back and bigger than ever this May! The annual cancer awareness campaign supporting the Pink Ribbon Society gives everyone an opportunity to get together for a variety of fun gatherings...

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Robotics in the Region empower minds, brighten futures for students

Robotics in the Region empower minds, brighten futures for students Northern Indiana has long been known for its industrial strength, but a new wave of innovation has been sweeping across the area in recent years: robotics. From classrooms to manufacturing floors, robotics is reshaping the landscape offering new...

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Inside the Porter County Government Clerk’s Office with Deputy Clerk Wendy Piunti

Inside the Porter County Government Clerk’s Office with Deputy Clerk Wendy Piunti The Porter County Clerk's Office is more than just a place to file paperwork - it's a hub of history, organization, and public service. The Clerk's Office is made up of many different sections that all work together to make it run efficiently and...

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