Community

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its Four Winds® Casinos announced today a donation of 1,000 food boxes to those in need during the week of Thanksgiving.  This year’s Thanksgiving food box includes a Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes,...

The Mayor’s Youth Council has named Evan and Ryan Quackenbush as Valparaiso’s Rising Stars. The inaugural Rising Star recognition celebrates the abundance of responsible, intelligent and hardworking youth that contribute to the success of...

Opportunity Enterprises recently announced it has been awarded a $10,000 grant and 25 laptops from the Comcast Foundation to support Opportunity Enterprises’ educational day services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities....

Valpo Parks has introduced a plan to improve safety and traffic measures surrounding Valpo Parks facilities, including advisory speed limits and designated pedestrian connections. “Safety is a priority at our parks and this program is designed to...

On Sunday, November 24, Purdue University Northwest held the fourth session of its 2024 Sinai Forum at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City. Over 1200 individuals from all over the Region flocked to Blue Chip’s Stardust Event Center to witness the...

Portage Township Schools, in partnership with Lakeshore Public Media and First Things First Porter County, will host a free community screening of Building Blocks, a locally-produced series focused on the vital role of early childhood development....

Valparaiso City Services recently completed the required initial inventory of water service lines throughout Valparaiso as part of the revised State and Federal Lead/Copper Rule requirements. Customers have been notified through the mail if their...

Giving Tuesday, a global movement based on the simple idea of a day to do good, is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. If you are looking to make your charitable dollars go further this Giving Tuesday, the Porter County Community...

The Michigan City Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy concluded its latest session on Nov. 21, 2024 with a graduation ceremony that celebrated the hard work and dedication of its participants. Held at the Michigan City Police Department,...

Last week, the Northwest Health hospitals kicked-off the holiday season by thanking their employees by gifting them with a holiday turkey to enjoy with their families. Leaders from the health system greeted employees as they drove through to receive...