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Hammond’s 20th Annual Easter Egg Hunt provides the community with a hopping good time

Hammond’s 20th Annual Easter Egg Hunt provides the community with a hopping good time Hessville Park Ball Field was bursting with vibrant eggs, laughter, and excitement on Sunday, April 2 in preparation for the City of Hammond’s 20th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. The event was one of the city’s most egg-cellent Easter Egg Hunts yet, as...

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Fegely Middle School students set to take on the 3 Dune Challenge thanks to National Park Trust grant

Fegely Middle School students set to take on the 3 Dune Challenge thanks to National Park Trust grant Over 120 Fegely Middle School 8th graders will take on the 3 Dune Challenge this spring, thanks to a grant from the National Park Trust. Fegely Middle School physical education teacher Carrie Kietzman will be taking the students in two groups to...

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Faith Guides PHJC Community Through 3 Years of Pivoting

Faith Guides PHJC Community Through 3 Years of Pivoting In March 2020, the world stood at the precipice of a global pandemic, which is now endemic. People hit pause on their lives. Masks, social distancing, and remote work for those able to do so became the norm, while essential  workers bore the...

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Survey reveals 49.3 million Americans plan to dig without contacting 811 first, risking disruption to critical services*

Survey reveals 49.3 million Americans plan to dig without contacting 811 first, risking disruption to critical services* April is National Safe Digging Month In observance of National Safe Digging Month in April, NIPSCO today shared results from the Common Ground Alliance national survey revealing that 74% of U.S. homeowners plan to dig on their property this year. Of...

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Northwest Health celebrates Doctor’s Day with a donation to the Valpo Parks Foundation in Honor of its Medical Staff

Northwest Health celebrates Doctor’s Day with a donation to the Valpo Parks Foundation in Honor of its Medical Staff It’s always special when an organization takes the time to honor its staff, but it’s even more special when an organization recognizes its team in a meaningful, long-lasting way. On Tuesday, March 28, Northwest Health- Porter made a $5,000...

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U.S. Steel Gary Works and Methodist Hospitals Foundation demonstrate what community is all about with incredible $100,000 donation

U.S. Steel Gary Works and Methodist Hospitals Foundation demonstrate what community is all about with incredible $100,000 donation On Wednesday, March 29, Methodist Hospitals Foundation announced that it has received a $100,000 donation from U.S. Steel Gary Works in honor of Methodist Hospitals’ 100 years of service.  The announcement was made at a press conference held at...

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Purdue University Northwest to induct three leaders into Alumni Hall of Fame

Purdue University Northwest to induct three leaders into Alumni Hall of Fame Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has selected three impactful alumni to honor as its second annual PNW Alumni Hall of Fame class. PNW’s 2023 honorees include Robert Johnson III, Stewart “Stu” McMillan and Alfredo “Al” Sori. “These...

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