History

Rittenhouse resident Julia Lippelt planted a Wanatah gem with flower shop

Rittenhouse resident Julia Lippelt planted a Wanatah gem with flower shop When Rittenhouse Village of Valparaiso resident Julia Lippelt purchased the Wanatah flower shop Flowers and Such, she watched it blossom from an ordinary flower shop to a garden of family treasures and memories over time.  Before owning the...

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VNA Hospice NWI honors local veterans with weekly service

VNA Hospice NWI honors local veterans with weekly service Since the beginning of the year, the VNA Hospice NWI has hosted a weekly service honoring local veterans in the Region who have passed fighting for our country. “Every Friday at noon, we go outside and we remember a local veteran who has just given...

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VNA Hospice of NWI achieves Level 5 status in its We Honor Veterans program for second year

VNA Hospice of NWI achieves Level 5 status in its We Honor Veterans program for second year The VNA Hospice of Northwest Indiana is proud to announce that it has achieved Level 5 status in its We Honor Veterans program again for 2022. The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) awarded the VNA Hospice with the status on...

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Adventure flies high above Valparaiso as Rittenhouse Village and Dream Flights honor those who served

Adventure flies high above Valparaiso as Rittenhouse Village and Dream Flights honor those who served There is no greater honor than to serve one’s country. To be willing to fight and defend your countrymen with bravery and distinction is an incredible thing, and those who served deserve our undying gratitude. Too often our veterans are forgotten...

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Purdue University Northwest commemorates Juneteenth with celebration open to the public

Purdue University Northwest commemorates Juneteenth with celebration open to the public Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will celebrate Juneteenth from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 19 at the Student Union & Library concourse and plaza, 2233 173rd St., Hammond. The event is free and open to the public. The celebration is an...

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Remembrance/Salute set for Edward P. Robinson Community Veterans Memorial

Remembrance/Salute set for Edward P. Robinson Community Veterans Memorial The public is invited to take part in the activities planned at the Edward P. Robinson Community Veterans Memorial Park to honor the men and women of our nation’s armed forces lost in combat, with special recognition for the citizens of Munster....

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Governor Holcomb signs bill ratifying gaming compact with the Pokagon Band, demonstrating partnership, friendship, and shared respect

Governor Holcomb signs bill ratifying gaming compact with the Pokagon Band, demonstrating partnership, friendship, and shared respect Leaders and community members from the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan and Indiana, the State of Indiana, St. Joseph County, the City of South Bend, and the Indiana Gaming Commission gathered to witness a huge milestone on Tuesday...

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6 to be virtually inducted into Hammond Sports Hall of Fame March 9

6 to be virtually inducted into Hammond Sports Hall of Fame March 9  The Hammond Sports Hall of Fame will hold its 2021 induction virtually, honoring six individuals from the city’s storied athletic past, Tuesday, March 9. Comprising this year’s 35th annual induction class are: late 1990s/early 2000s...

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