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South Shore Line to promote education and spread awareness during Rail Safety Week 2024

South Shore Line to promote education and spread awareness during Rail Safety Week 2024 In partnership with Indiana Operation Lifesaver, the South Shore Line will once again be participating in National Rail Safety Week, Sept. 23-29, 2024, in which our teams will continue to spread awareness of rail safety to the surrounding communities...

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NIPSCO proposes new electric rates to support sustainable energy investments, infrastructure modernization and safety improvements

NIPSCO proposes new electric rates to support sustainable energy investments, infrastructure modernization and safety improvements Plan continues company’s electric generation transition, enhances safety and reliability Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO), a subsidiary of NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI), has made a request with the Indiana Utility Regulatory...

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$100,000 in Collaboration Challenge Grants Catalyze Ten New Porter County Projects

$100,000 in Collaboration Challenge Grants Catalyze Ten New Porter County Projects First Things First Porter County (FTF) has awarded a total of $100,000 to ten community projects that will support prenatal – age three systems of care in Porter County. These Collaboration Challenge Grants are awarded to sets of partnering...

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Hammond Legal Aid Clinic Assists Residents with Acquiring REAL ID

Hammond Legal Aid Clinic Assists Residents with Acquiring REAL ID The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as a state driver’s license and state identification card. Change never comes easily, so it probably is no surprise that the deadline for...

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Over 140 Cars Take Part in 19th Lube-a-Thon for Hospice

Over 140 Cars Take Part in 19th Lube-a-Thon for Hospice Friday July 26 marked the 19th time Tom's Car Care Canter hosted its Lube-a-Thon for Hospice. From 7am until almost 6pm cars were lined up out to the street to get their oil changed for just a $45 donation to Center for Hospice Care. Even with the...

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana’s Hammond Club holds ribbon cutting for Panda Express-sponsored Center of Hope

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana’s Hammond Club holds ribbon cutting for Panda Express-sponsored Center of Hope On the evening of Friday, September 6, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana’s Hammond Club held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Center of Hope. This space offers the young Club members an atmosphere that promotes academic...

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Women’s Fund of Porter County Announces Grants to Local Organizations

Women’s Fund of Porter County Announces Grants to Local Organizations The Women’s Fund of Porter County, held at the Porter County Community Foundation, is awarding $57,500 in grants to local organizations that meet the needs of women and children.  Hilltop Neighborhood House and Jacob’s Ladder...

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PCCF Secures $1 Million from READI for First Things First

PCCF Secures $1 Million from READI for First Things First First Things First Porter County (FTF) continues to build momentum through a $1 million grant from Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). Managed by Porter County Community...

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