With students around the Region getting the school day off for President’s Day weekend, NIPSCO hosted its “Introduce a Girl to STEAM” event on Monday, Feb. 17. More than 300 girls across five states were urged to dream big as they explored...
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Purdue Extension Porter County teams up with local counties to provide one of a kind drone program
Drones are soaring in popularity, and in Porter County, they’re becoming more than just a hobby. Thanks to a partnership between Purdue Extension Porter County and Porter County Government, a specialized drone training program gives residents...
Strack & Van Til Celebrates at the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana Round Up luncheon
On the morning of Friday, February 14, Strack & Van Til executives and staff presented the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana a check in the amount of $183,347 at the Food Bank’s location in Merrillville. The funds were raised between November and...
NiSource Charitable Foundation TOGETHER WITH NIPSCO hosts inaugural ‘Introduce a Girl to STEAM’ event
More than 300 girls across five states were urged to dream big as they explored innovative careers in science and technology as part of “Introduce a Girl to STEAM,” an inaugural event hosted by the NiSource Charitable Foundation in...
City of Portage welcomes 3 new firefighters
We’re excited to welcome three new members to the Portage Fire Department! Please join us in congratulating Justin Morgan, Levi Thrumond, and Andrew Himan III as they begin their journey with us. These dedicated individuals started their first...
How to Save for an Emergency Fund: A Step-by-Step Guide
Life is unpredictable. One minute, everything is going smoothly, and the next, you could face an unexpected expense—car repairs, medical bills, job loss, or even home maintenance issues. That’s where an emergency fund comes in. It’s your...
Indiana Beverage supports local Boys & Girls Clubs to impact families across Northwest Indiana
Indiana Beverage has a strong desire to build connections with the communities it serves through various events and activities that can impact the people of Northwest Indiana. One of the organizations that it has collaborated with in this effort for...
‘Appeals on Wheels’ returns to IU Northwest, bringing the judicial process to Northwest Indiana students
Indiana Court of Appeals traveling oral arguments returned to campus for first time since 2002 For a few hours, the Indiana University Northwest Theatre stage transformed into a courtroom. The Indiana Court of Appeals hosted its traveling oral...
Citizens’ Police Academy Seeks Participants
The Valparaiso Police Department is seeking interested participants for the 2025 Citizens’ Police Academy. The department’s citizen academy provides an opportunity for community members to experience what it is like to be a Valparaiso Police...
Exceptional teen candidates of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana prepare for their big night at the Youth of the Year event
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana is just weeks away from one of its biggest events of the year, the annual Youth of the Year. The event is the capstone on an extensive recognition program that engages teenagers from its ten...