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April 16th - June 4th, 2024Deadline to Signup: April 9, 2024The Citizen's Police Academy was established to promote an understanding of the Hammond Police Department and its policies and procedures. In addition, the academy provides training in all...

Corporate Citizenship Report details 2023 charitable donations  Today, NIPSCO released its 2023 Corporate Citizenship Report, highlighting  a successful year of employee giving and volunteerism across northern Indiana. The report, ...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr announced an agreement with ShotSpotter, a leading gunshot detection technology provider, to install ShotSpotter in the City of Hammond. “I always want our police department to have the best technology at their...

Severe Weather Preparedness Week is March 10 - 16 in Indiana Just in time for Severe Weather Awareness Week in Indiana, which runs Sunday, March 10 - Saturday, March 16 this year, NIPSCO is reminding customers of the steps they can take to prepare...

New IU Northwest student organization provides networking, professional development, leadership opportunities From helping students gain confidence for in-person networking events to openly discussing the challenges they may face in the workplace,...

Faster speeds mean even better surfing, streaming, teleconferencing and gaming experiences Today, thousands of Xfinity Internet customers in Northern Indiana woke up to faster speeds – in some cases twice as fast – at no additional...

Cannon received bachelor’s and master's degrees in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs Derrick Cannon didn’t have to go far to achieve what he wanted in life. Born in Gary, Indiana, Cannon used to ride his bike down Broadway and...

The Music Boosters Host 6th Annual Mattress Fundraiser Are you looking to replace a bed in your home? Now is the time. Portage High School Music Boosters are excited to announce they will be hosting the 6th Annual one-day Mattress Fundraiser on...

American Water’s former Environmental Grant Program to merge with Foundation grant program Indiana American Water is delighted to announce the launch of the American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment Grant Program. To...

A key fixture in Northwest Indiana since 1959, Strack & Van Til has always believed that providing for the community goes a long way. Through its Apples for the Students program, Strack & Van Til does just that.  Apples for the...