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Big Shoulders Fund NWI’s Lisa Gutierrez brings principal’s perspective as she supports local educators

Big Shoulders Fund NWI’s Lisa Gutierrez brings principal’s perspective as she supports local educators Lisa Gutierrez carries a wide breadth of experience in education, having served as everything from a substitute teacher to a school principal. She now brings that deep background to the table at Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana, where she is...

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United Way Northwest Indiana’s Day of Caring is back and better than ever in 2025

United Way Northwest Indiana’s Day of Caring is back and better than ever in 2025 After a short hiatus, United Way Northwest Indiana is bringing back Day of Caring, an all-hands-on-deck volunteer day where people work together as a community to impact their community. The last Day of Caring took place in 2022, when hundreds of...

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PNW’s academic quality reaffirmed through completed accreditation assurance review

PNW’s academic quality reaffirmed through completed accreditation assurance review Purdue University Northwest (PNW) earned approval of its 2025 Assurance Review submitted to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the institution’s regional accreditor, verifying the university’s commitment to serving students with high-quality...

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Regional Health Systems celebrates 50th anniversary of providing skilled medical and mental health services

Regional Health Systems celebrates 50th anniversary of providing skilled medical and mental health services All throughout 2025, Regional Care Group is celebrating its 50 years of serving Northwest Indiana communities. Regional Health Systems, a Regional Care Group member, is a healthcare provider that offers behavioral health, primary care, addiction...

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Revving up connection: Car show brings joy and nostalgia to Life Care Center of Valparaiso residents

Revving up connection: Car show brings joy and nostalgia to Life Care Center of Valparaiso residents For residents of Life Care Center of Valparaiso, the roar of vintage engines and the gleam of chrome brought more than just excitement. It brought back decades of memories. In collaboration with the Winamac Old Auto Club, Life Care Center of...

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City of Hammond Awarded EECBG Grant for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

City of Hammond Awarded EECBG Grant for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations The City of Hammond is proud to announce it has been awarded funding through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program to support the installation of new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations...

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