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Harris Bank in Chesterton is opening its doors to local animal rescues and pet vendors, including Lakeshore PAWS, on Saturday, September 22. Enjoy a morning of tail-wagging fun from 9 a.m. until noon in the parking lot of Harris Bank, 502 East 1100...

Neighbors’ New Vistas High School is looking for non-profit organizations to provide opportunities for our students to volunteer three times a year as a part of their graduation requirement. Interested non-profits can contact Shaunna Finley at...

Update: The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore needs your help to raise funds from BMW of USA!  Spread the word, like an image and help raise up to $10,000 for the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore without giving a dime! (AND NOW the Dunes will...

Registration is open for a free, one-day program Oct. 15 for high school seniors interested in engineering at Purdue University. "Seniors Exploring Engineering at Purdue" is sponsored by the Women in Engineering Program. Seniors, their parents and...

On Sunday, September 9, the VFW Post 2511 will host a spaghetti dinner from 1:00-4:00 p.m. to support of the members of the Chesterton High School Trojan Guard and CHS Band Boosters. These groups are working to raise funds for the purchase of new...

Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County-Duneland Unit’s Torch Club/VOICE spent a day volunteering at the Indiana Tobacco Prevention & Cessation booth at the Indiana State Fair. The Club members educated and informed fair...

Written by Jen Sass, Assistant Principal According to a report by John Hopkins University, 40 to 60 percent of all students are chronically disengaged from school by the time they are in high school. Also, 7.5 million students miss a month of school...

Portage TOWNSHIP Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting a Free Kid’s Fishing Workshop in September. Sponsored by the Porter County Conservation Club, kids will learn the basics of fishing including; choosing the right lure and bait, tying...

The Izaak Walton League will be hosting a special walk and talk at Hawthorne Park in Porter on Saturday, September 15 at 3:30pm. Participants are welcome to come dressed as your favorite character from the Hunger Games books or movie and be ready to...

The Portage YMCA Preschool Academy just added an additional 4 and 5 year old Pre-K class. This class meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm with limited openings available. Our program is committed to preparing our students for...