Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced Indiana has been granted a federal Major Disaster Declaration, which provides funds to help communities recover from COVID-19. The funding can be used to cover costs of emergency needs including crisis...
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Sysco and Latitude Commercial partner to provide almost 4.5 tons of food to The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army of Lake County has received a generous donation of needed food from the Sysco Corporation, thanks to the efforts of Aaron and Brett McDermott of Latitude Commercial Real Estate Services in Schererville. “We are witnessing a 500%...
Porter Regional receives donation of masks from China
A sister-city relationship formed a decade ago between the City of Valparaiso, Valparaiso University and the Nanhu District of China has resulted in a donation of 10,000 PPE masks and other medical supplies to Porter Regional Hospital. “The...
Valparaiso Community Schools meal distribution update
VCS School Nutrition is moving from daily meal distribution to once per week distribution beginning on Friday April 3, 2020 to improve safety and convenience for families and staff. Every Friday, children ages 18 and under will receive 10 free...
Region healthcare staff benefit from medical supply, food donations
Above photo: Blue Chip Hotel Casino Spa staff get pallets of medical supplies ready to donate to Franciscan Health Michigan City Those we have come to know as the frontline heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic – healthcare workers – are getting a...
DWD Facebook Live Event: Unemployment benefits and the new CARES Act
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is hosting a Facebook Live Event with agency leaders to discuss the latest available details on the federal stimulus package (CARES Act) and how it affects unemployment insurance benefits. The...
Gov. Holcomb, Superintendent McCormick outline education changes for the remaining school year
Governor Eric J. Holcomb today signed an executive order requiring all K-12 schools in Indiana to provide instruction via remote learning for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year and outlines options for districts to continue education during...
Tea A’More coming to Portage, IN
Tea A’More is coming soon to the Meadows Shopping Center in Portage, IN. The restaurant will be located at 2531 Willowcreek Road and will have a drive-thru lane for customers. The new concept will serve all different kinds of Bubble Tea which are...
Kankakee Valley REMC Operation Round Up Trust donates $20K to local food pantries
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the hardships that it is causing for families, children, and seniors, Kankakee Valley REMC’s Operation Round Up Trust organization recently made donations to area food pantries totaling $20,000. During this...
BucherTech offers $2,500 grant, modernizing IT at Hilltop Neighborhood House
Tim Bucher, founder of the hometown IT firm BucherTech, has always stated that his primary goal is to empower organizations across Northwest Indiana by helping them safely and securely transition into the digital era. One way of doing that is through...