Articles Posted in the Community News & People in the News Category
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South Shore Line offering free August monthly ticket
To show continued appreciation and understanding of ongoing impacts from COVID-19, the South Shore Line announces that all monthly tickets purchased for the month of July will remain valid throughout August 2020. As the state…
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Household hazardous waste collection this Saturday in Kouts
The Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction District is hosting its second Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day this Saturday, July 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Kouts Middle/High School at 302 E College…
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New online portal for buying licenses and more from the state
Signing in to buy hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses will look different the next time you do so because of a new state online portal called Access Indiana. The new portal is a safe, secure…
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First Merchants Bank donates to B&G Clubs of Greater NWI
To help kick off Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana’s Best Summer Ever campaign, First Merchants Bank is donating $7,500 to the organization as part of a dollar-for-dollar matching gift. Through July 3,…
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Dunes State Park hosting annual sand sculpture contest July 18
Watch the sand come alive or participate with friends and family at the 23rd annual sand sculpture contest at Indiana Dunes State Park on Saturday, July 18. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. on the east…
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New state law: Hooisers may not hold cellphones while driving
by Annette Arnold Driving while holding a cellphone is now illegal in Indiana. New laws were passed July 1. This is part of House Enrolled Act 1070. Hoosiers can no longer hold their cellphone or…
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The NicView live-streaming video system lets parents check up on baby, helps families across the country stay connected and offers peace of mind.
Video streaming system designed to help parents of newborns At Community Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Munster, there is now a piece of technology that eases some of the families’ stress while…
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Nonprofits Need Your Help! Volunteers even more vital during COVID outbreak
Nonprofits need your help! As Indiana transitions into its Back on Track plan, businesses and nonprofits are easing back into more activity. While businesses have the opportunity to bring employees back, nonprofits are facing the…
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Farmers Markets and Outdoor Summer Movies
Valpo Summer Market Valparaiso’s Summer Market returns to the Urschel Pavilion in Central Park Plaza, 68 Lafayette St. The program opened June 2 and runs Tuesdays and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Social distancing…
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Rosewood Family Restaurant says goodbye to Portage after 45 Years | South Haven location remains open
by Annette Arnold The last cup of lemon rice soup and the last order of biscuits and gravy will be served on Sunday at Rosewood Family Restaurant, 2606 Portage Mall in Portage. Owners Maggie and Marko Karakozis…
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