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Individuals interested in a career as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) need look no further than a new class in Valparaiso.  Northwest Health Emergency Medical Services will be hosting an EMT-Basic Course from November 8, 2021 to April...

Janet Woods struggled with alcoholism for years before she checked into rehab in early 2020. It was a well-kept secret that few people knew about until she sought help. “I was a functioning alcoholic,” she said. “I was an at-home-alone...

The Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County will launch new five class series for individuals interested in learning more about recycling. Each class will be comprised of one hour session. Classes will be hybrid of Zoom and...

2021 has brought rise in plastic bag recycling contamination in Porter County.   Plastic bags shouldn’t be placed in curbside recycling as they can jam or damage the machines at local sorting facilities.   The Recycling and Waste...

Horizon Bank is hosting open interviews at their branch located at 2650 Willowcreek Road, from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. on September 30, 2021 to fill open positions at the Portage branch as well as other positions within the company. Opportunities include...

Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today a regional collection system to sort and deliver items donated by Hoosiers to the thousands of Afghan evacuees temporarily housed at Camp Atterbury. Several state agencies will collaborate to receive, sort and...

Strack & Van Til CEO Jeff Strack recently presented Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana with a check for $39,914 in support of the youth organization’s work in Northwest Indiana. The donation comes as part of the Checkout...

HAMMOND, IN. – Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond celebrate its 8th annual Veteran Appreciation Day parade on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. in Hammond’s 5th and 6th districts. The parade route travels from Olcott...

Indiana American Water and its parent company, American Water (NYSE: AWK), the nation’s largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company, announced today it will offer fully remote, customer service job opportunities for residents of...

No matter what your level of physical fitness, or preferred exercise, stretching should be an essential part of that routine. Stretching helps you keep your muscles flexible and develop strength.  With most of us spending more time at...