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St. Stanislaus School unveils first playground to student cheers

St. Stanislaus School unveils first playground to student cheers The school playground is an important place in any child’s life. It’s a place to escape classwork, make friends, and work off the restless energy built at the desk. The students at St. Stanislaus School were buzzing with excitement on Friday when...

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Sinai Forum’s 70th season at Purdue University Northwest aims to inspire, educate, entertain

Sinai Forum’s 70th season at Purdue University Northwest aims to inspire, educate, entertain For the past 70 years, Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest has brought together world-renowned scholars, leaders, dignitaries, artists and personalities to encourage, inspire, educate and entertain. This season carries on its longstanding...

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Bridgette Kelly embodies commitment to goals bigger than herself

Bridgette Kelly embodies commitment to goals bigger than herself Service, education and parenthood guide IU Northwest alumna Indiana University Northwest alumna Bridgette Kelly believes in bringing her full self to every step of her career. As the managing director of diverse learners at Steel City Academy charter...

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Comcast is the first Internet Provider to Offer a Back-up Connectivity Device Designed to Keep Customers Connected During a Storm

Comcast is the first Internet Provider to Offer a Back-up Connectivity Device Designed to Keep Customers Connected During a Storm Today Comcast becomes the first Internet Provider to offer a product designed to maintain connectivity when a storm hits, trees are down, or a customer experiences a local outage, with the launch of Storm-Ready WiFi. With storms across the...

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Girl Scouts craft fabric hearts to comfort babies during NICU stay at Community Hospital

Girl Scouts craft fabric hearts to comfort babies during NICU stay at Community Hospital Local Girl Scouts are helping babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and their mothers stay connected when they cannot be together. Members of Girl Scout Troop #35554 in Crown Point recently crafted 300 fabric “scent hearts” and donated them...

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Providing family shelters for those experiencing homelessness with teens

Providing family shelters for those experiencing homelessness with teens In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the number of homeless individuals continues to increase (pdf) — especially within the last five years. For those facing these conditions, the harsh winters of South Dakota can make staying on the streets a...

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Educators gear up at the 2023 Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana Leadership Conference

Educators gear up at the 2023 Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana Leadership Conference Earlier this month, school administrators, teachers, and staff gathered from across Northwest Indiana at the Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana Leadership Conference. Each year, the conference delivers specifically curated content as well as a...

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American Water’s grant program aims to keep clean drinking water flowing in Northwest Indiana communities

American Water’s grant program aims to keep clean drinking water flowing in Northwest Indiana communities Every drop counts. The folks at Indiana American Water are committed to protecting the environment and finding ways to use this precious resource wisely. Working to bring water and wastewater services to customers, Indiana American Water strives to...

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