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CIS graduate Breyah Barnes sought a career of longevity by returning to school For Breyah Barnes, returning to school was a necessity. A mother of two boys, working long hours, she wanted a career not just another job. In the summer of 2021, Barnes...

Portage Township Schools is partnering with the Portage Township Food Pantry to STUFF THE BUS! From April 29-May 3, students, staff, and families can bring nonperishable items to their school to be donated to the Food Pantry. Your child's principal...

In celebration of Earth Day, NIPSCO announced 21 nonprofit organizations won the 2024 Environmental Action Grant that will be used to support their environmental restoration projects and education efforts across northern Indiana. Funding is provided...

On the crisp yet sunny morning of April 21, the Center of Hospice Care (CHC) held the spring 2024 installment of the Coffee Cruise-In for a Cause event at their Mishawaka campus. Car owners came from all around the...

Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch has yet to be in office for a hundred days, but she is already helping Michigan City achieve important milestones. On a festive Friday evening, hundreds of people attended the Mayor’s Charitable Gala where $113,000 was...

On April 19, the Calumet College of St. Joseph (CCSJ) celebrated its Board of Trustees’ 59th Scholarship Gala at Hard Rock Casino in Gary. The proceeds of this annual event help CCSJ provide its students with much-needed scholarship aid. Students,...

Tax season is here, and we know it can be stressful! Before you hit that “Submit” button on your tax returns, be sure to learn about these often overlooked tax deductions. Child & Dependent Care If you paid for childcare last year for your...

Seeds of Promise: Nourishing Porter County in a Creative, New Way Through thoughtful and intentional philanthropy, the Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF) has been collaborating with donors and nonprofit organizations to create a...

On Wednesday April 17, alumni, students, faculty, and staff gathered in the Savannah Center on the Indiana University Northwest (IUN) campus to celebrate IU Day 2024. IUN decided to double the fun and celebrate IU Day on two days this year, extending...

John Seibert has been named as the City of Valparaiso’s representative to the Shared Ethics Advisory  Commission, announced Mayor Jon Costas. Seibert was nominated by Mayor Costas and approved by the  Valparaiso City Council to sit on the...