Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Michigan City will offer its next Safe Sitter baby-sitting course from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. June 16. Participants aged 11 through 14 will learn safe child care skills, basic first-aid and child nurturing techniques....
Read MorePrep Sports Round-Up 05-30-14
La Porte 3, Valparaiso 0 (Baseball) Jake Benefiel, Evan Miller and Trevor Draves all crossed the plate for the Slicers as Valpo was held to three baserunners on Thursday. Miller pitched all seven innings in earning the shutout victory for La Porte,...
Read MoreCelebrate Easter 2014 with GracePoint
Before you attend GP Easter this Sunday, we want to make sure that you know you are welcome to come as you are, and we are happy to have you visit us! People from different backgrounds, different cultures and different faith traditions have claimed...
Read MorePurdue Research Foundation Creates a New Program for Northwest Indiana Tech-Based Startups
Purdue Research Foundation officials today (April 15) announced a program to provide its award-winning entrepreneurial programs and facilities at reduced costs for entrepreneurs commercializing patented technologies licensed from any Indiana or...
Read MoreIU Northwest to Host Candidate Forum April 8
Lake Co. Sheriff candidates will discuss their positions in advance of May 6 election Indiana University Northwest invites the community to a “Meet the Candidates Night,” hosted by the School of Public and Environmental Affairs and the Center for...
Read MoreStars Over Valpo
We would like to invite everyone to our annual fundraising event, "Stars Over Valpo", which is a musical revue featuring the best local artists around. Fun, fast-paced entertainment for every age group and for lovers of good music. The event will...
Read MoreThe Glass is Half Full: State Bill 227 Shows Promise for Drug Problem
“Glass Half-Full” is a new weekly segment you can hear on our Ideas in Motion Media sites that looks at the side of a story that’s rarely reported or focused on - the good news. In the latest “Glass Half-Full” episode, AM 1420’s Brian...
Read MoreMuseum Seeks Help with Upcoming Quilt Exhibit
You're invited to lend a hand (and a square) to the community quilt for the upcoming exhibit Making Her Place at the Porter County Museum. For centuries, fabrics have recorded significant events, individuals, communities, and stories. Visitors are...
Read More4 Popular Apps Adults Should Monitor
As more and more teens own smartphones, apps are definitely no stranger to the average household. Although there are many great and beneficial apps available to all of us, there are several apps that adults need to be aware of- Apps that may keep...
Read MorePrescription Drug Drop Off Program 2013 Summary
In late 2010 the Valparaiso Police Department initiated a Prescription Drug Drop Off Program. Partnering with the DEA and the Porter County Substance Abuse Council, the department installed a drop off box in the lobby of the Valparaiso Police...
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