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City, Center Township to partner with Nest Community Shelter on warming center this winter

City, Center Township to partner with Nest Community Shelter on warming center this winter Residents in need will soon have access to an emergency warming shelter right here in La Porte, according to Mayor Tom Dermody. Joining forces with Center Township Trustee Lisa Pierzakowski, the City has today announced a partnership with Nest...

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Grant to address IU Northwest students’ basic needs, building foundation for academic excellence

Grant to address IU Northwest students’ basic needs, building foundation for academic excellence Indiana University Northwest has been awarded a transformative $900,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program. This funding aims to tackle students’ basic needs, ensuring access to food,...

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Planning ahead: the peace of mind that comes with pre-arranged funerals with Bartholomew Funeral Home

Planning ahead: the peace of mind that comes with pre-arranged funerals with Bartholomew Funeral Home Pre-arranging a funeral may not be the easiest topic to discuss, but it offers peace of mind and ensures that final wishes are honored. Kyle Newhard of Bartholomew Funeral Home in Valparaiso, Indiana, highlights the value of this planning process,...

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A Letter from Mayor Land Regarding the Proposed Food and Beverage Tax

A Letter from Mayor Land Regarding the Proposed Food and Beverage Tax The collective decision has been made to withdraw House Bill 1236 — the proposed food and beverage tax — from consideration.  Over the past two weeks, our team has received feedback from our residents and local business community, some in...

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Porter County Government’s Veteran Services: Paulina Huffman’s mission to make a difference

Porter County Government’s Veteran Services: Paulina Huffman’s mission to make a difference Paulina Huffman is exactly who you’d want by your side if you’re a veteran in Porter County navigating the complex system of benefits and services.  As a veterans services officer, Huffman’s been making a meaningful difference since she...

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Pokagon Band and its Four Winds Casinos Donate Proceeds from the 2024 Four Winds Invitational

Pokagon Band and its Four Winds Casinos Donate Proceeds from the 2024 Four Winds Invitational The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and its Four Winds® Casinos are pleased to announce that a donation of $100,000 was presented to Beacon Children’s Hospital today during a check presentation ceremony.  The donation is a result of the...

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First Trust Credit Union staff and members give back to the community across four branches during the holiday season

First Trust Credit Union staff and members give back to the community across four branches during the holiday season Community givebacks are First Trust Credit Union’s bread and butter, and during the holidays, this desire to do good in the community manifests itself in many different ways, varying from branch to branch.  “A very important part of the...

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