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Summer Bridge offers first step toward students’ long-term success

Summer Bridge offers first step toward students’ long-term success IU Northwest students gain sense of belonging, confidence through week-long program Students who attend colleges and universities with on-campus living normally have time to acclimate after moving in. They can freely explore campus, meet new people...

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Indiana University Northwest welcomes incoming Class of 2028 at 7th annual RedHawk Induction

Indiana University Northwest welcomes incoming Class of 2028 at 7th annual RedHawk Induction On the afternoon of Tuesday, August 27, Indiana University Northwest held its 7th annual RedHawk Induction in the IU Northwest Arts & Sciences Building’s Mainstage Theater. Incoming and current IU Northwest students, faculty, and staff were all...

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Recycling Rebuttal: Vol. 3; Contamination Concerns

Recycling Rebuttal: Vol. 3; Contamination Concerns In this article of our series, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County, with support from its Board of Directors and Citizens Advisory Committee, studies the consequences of contamination in recycling. Understanding contamination...

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Valparaiso Continues Lead-Safe Inventory with Door Knockers

Valparaiso Continues Lead-Safe Inventory with Door Knockers As part of the City of Valparaiso’s inventory of water service lines, door knockers will begin visiting residences throughout the community to perform short in-home assessments. “These quick residential visits will help us to complete the full...

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Ribbon cutting marks opening of Geminus Head Start Early Learning Academy in Porter County

Ribbon cutting marks opening of Geminus Head Start Early Learning Academy in Porter County On Thursday, August 22, Geminus Head Start, a member of Regional Care Group, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Geminus Head Start Porter County Early Learning Academy. This event marked a new chapter in early...

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Tilly’s wagging tail and loving temperament changes the game for the Portage Police Department

Tilly’s wagging tail and loving temperament changes the game for the Portage Police Department The City of Portage Police Department wanted to have a dog around the station that could help people in a way other than the role of patrol dogs. Chief Michael “Mike” Candiano expressed his interest in having a therapy dog to brighten up the...

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Recycling Rebuttal: Vol. 2; The Recycling Sorting Process

Recycling Rebuttal: Vol. 2; The Recycling Sorting Process In this article of our series, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County, with support from its Board of Directors and Citizens Advisory Committee, examines the recycling sorting process. Exploring the broader process of recycling...

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Valparaiso Police Department Adds Three More Graduates from the School of Staff and Command at Northwestern University

Valparaiso Police Department Adds Three More Graduates from the School of Staff and Command at Northwestern University The Valparaiso Police Department is pleased to announce the recent graduation of Captain Melanie Sheets, Detective Sergeant Chris Allison, and Patrol Lieutenant Jerame Simpson from the School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) at Northwestern...

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Community Leaders to Convene for Meeting on Reducing Plastic Waste in Educational Spaces

Community Leaders to Convene for Meeting on Reducing Plastic Waste in Educational Spaces In a continued effort to foster environmental sustainability and promote plastic reduction practices within the community, local leaders, educators, and environmental advocates will gather to discuss strategies for reducing plastic waste. The meeting...

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