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Indiana Dunes Tourism gives comprehensive look at State and National parks at State of the Dunes event

Indiana Dunes Tourism gives comprehensive look at State and National parks at State of the Dunes event On April 17, Indiana Dunes Tourism hosted its annual State of the Dunes event, celebrating past achievements and previewing park plans. This year's event featured National and State Park leadership updates, offering a comprehensive overview of...

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Purdue University Northwest breaks ground on Calumet Hall, expanding student housing options

Purdue University Northwest breaks ground on Calumet Hall, expanding student housing options Purdue University Northwest (PNW) broke ground on its third residence hall, Calumet Hall, onApril 17,. The 42,000-square foot facility is expected to open for the fall 2026 semester and willprovide 150 beds, a common kitchen, laundry facilities,...

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City of Valparaiso puts the ‘unity’ in ‘community’ at inaugural Valparaiso Community Conference session

City of Valparaiso puts the ‘unity’ in ‘community’ at inaugural Valparaiso Community Conference session On the morning of Wednesday, April 17, City of Valparaiso hosted the first ever session of the Valparaiso Community Conference at Valparaiso University. The event is geared to promote connectivity and collaboration among Valpo’s residents, business...

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Every day is a vacation at the Lodge at Vale Park Animal Hospital

Every day is a vacation at the Lodge at Vale Park Animal Hospital Pets are like children in a lot of ways. You feed them, you love them, and do whatever you can to make them happy. Unfortunately, it's impossible to spend all day, every day with your pet while handling a busy, unpredictable schedule. Every pet owner...

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Goodwill Announces Military Veteran Stand Downs Across Six Northern Indiana Counties

Goodwill Announces Military Veteran Stand Downs Across Six Northern Indiana Counties Goodwill Industries of Michiana’s Veterans Resource Network will host six military veteran Stand Down events across Northern Indiana in 2025. Events will be held in St. Joseph, Elkhart, Marshall, Kosciusko, Porter and La Porte Counties....

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Strack & Van Til volunteers pack over 1,000 Easter dinner bags for the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana

Strack & Van Til volunteers pack over 1,000 Easter dinner bags for the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana Recently, Strack & Van Til’s management team gathered at the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana located in Merrillville to fill bags with Easter meals for over 1,000 households in the community. This partnership has always worked well because both...

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Pokagon Band and Four Winds Casinos donate 1,000 Easter food boxes to those in need

Pokagon Band and Four Winds Casinos donate 1,000 Easter food boxes to those in need The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan and Indiana, and its Four Winds Casinos are pleased to announce a donation of 1,000 food boxes to help those in need for the Easter holiday on Sunday, April 20. The distribution will be coordinated...

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana opens registration for exciting summer camps and flag football leagues

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana opens registration for exciting summer camps and flag football leagues Spring is settling in and the weather is warming up, which means one thing: the end of the school year is approaching. Parents around Northwest Indiana are searching for ways to keep their kids busy, safe, and learning while they work. Boys &...

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