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When Portage High School choir teacher Jordan Dollins first arranged his Irish folk tune “I’ll Tell Me Ma,” he had no idea it would one day find its way to the stage of one of the most prestigious youth choirs in the country. But over a decade...

To encourage community engagement, the City of Valparaiso offers a seven-week City Government Academy as an opportunity for residents to learn about how city government works in Valparaiso. “More than 150 people have graduated from our City...

Featured Image: For the 20th year, Valparaiso has been recognized as a Tree City USA for its commitment to effective  The City of Valparaiso has been named a Tree City USA for 2024 by the Arbor Day Foundation, in  honor of its commitment to...

After attending her Girl Scout troop’s career day in the fourth grade, Rebecca Buitendorp knew she was destined to become an attorney. On January 24, she was sworn in by then-Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb to serve as a judge of the Porter County...

IU Northwest Library Director Gretchen Rings brings new direction for campus library Traditional media portrayals of a library aren’t always kind. They include images of a bespectacled librarian sharply telling patrons to shush and keep to...

In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is more important than ever. Protecting your personal and professional information from cyber threats is essential. Hackers, scammers, and cybercriminals are constantly developing new tactics to steal...

Arrick Jackson has been named chancellor of the Indiana University Northwest campus, effective July 1. “Arrick Jackson brings a wealth of experience that makes him an exceptional fit to lead IU Northwest,” IU President Pamela Whitten said. “His...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott is once again using his mayoral platform to focus attention on childhood cancer. For many years, the mayor has asked the public to help him raise funds for a Hammond family dealing with a cancer diagnosis. After the...

Len Clark, Ph.D. an award-winning multimedia journalist, storyteller, and educator, has been named a 2025 Kiplinger Fellow in Public Affairs Journalism. The prestigious fellowship, housed at the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University,...

The City of Hammond, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), is moving forward with the long-awaited Governor’s Parkway Overpass Project—a critical infrastructure improvement designed to address longstanding safety...