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St. Mary’s Expands Jr. High Group Counseling Program

St. Mary’s Expands Jr. High Group Counseling Program Saint Mary Catholic Community School is bringing back the group counseling program started last year for its junior high students.  “This year, we are fortunate to expand our program to include a second counselor,” said assistant principal,...

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New equipment will allow La Porte streets to be paved during winter

New equipment will allow La Porte streets to be paved during winter Winter will not stand in the way of fixing potholes as it has in years past, according to La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody.  The City of La Porte Street Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Mike Fraze, recently purchased a new storage...

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Surgeon joins Franciscan Physician Network Family Wellness Center

Surgeon joins Franciscan Physician Network Family Wellness Center The Franciscan Physician Network Family Wellness Center has welcomed a new surgeon to the staff at its Munster office. Amir A. Khan, MD, is board certified in general surgery and surgical oncology. He received his training at University of Nebraska...

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Indiana University Northwest offering rapid-decision admission and priority scholarship consideration until December 1

Indiana University Northwest offering rapid-decision admission and priority scholarship consideration until December 1 Students must be admitted by December 1 for priority consideration for multiple scholarships Indiana University Northwest is offering rapid-decision admission to students who apply before December 1, 2020 to allow students to meet the priority...

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Ogden Dunes Transit Development District released for public review

Ogden Dunes Transit Development District released for public review The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) has released the draft Transit Development District (TDD) boundaries for the Ogden Dunes portion of the Portage Ogden Dunes station. Details are available for review and comment on the...

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TransPorte announces new hours, safety precautions amid rise in COVID-19 cases

TransPorte announces new hours, safety precautions amid rise in COVID-19 cases TransPorte today announced its new hours and safety guidelines resulting from a spike in local COVID-19 cases, according to Manager Beth West. Beginning Monday, Nov. 23 and continuing until further notice, TransPorte will run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.,...

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Applications now open for La Porte’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee

Applications now open for La Porte’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee The City of La Porte is now accepting applications for those interested in serving on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, according to Mayor Tom Dermody. The committee, formerly known as the Human Rights Commission, was renamed by the City Council...

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The Kankakee Grille to open at Four Winds New Buffalo on Friday, November 20

The Kankakee Grille to open at Four Winds New Buffalo on Friday, November 20 Offers comfort food with a modern twist and a variety of live music and entertainment The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its Four Winds® Casinos are pleased to announce that the Kankakee Grille will open at Four Winds New Buffalo on Friday, November...

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St. Mary’s School in Crown Point to Continue In-Person Education

St. Mary’s School in Crown Point to Continue In-Person Education St. Mary Catholic Community School in Crown Point will remain open for in-person education.  Schools throughout Northwest Indiana have made the difficult decision to move to virtual learning, but St. Mary’s principal, Tom Ruiz remains...

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