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At Big Shoulders Fund, we are committed to empowering educators with the knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality education to students. As part of this mission Bishop Noll Institute hosted Cohort 2 of the Big Shoulders Fund Northwest...

The City of Hammond in cooperation with Councilmen Dave Woerpel and Scott Rakos are constructing a boundary fence around the City-owned, 18-acre parcel known as Briar East Woods. This fencing is in preparation for the planned and fully funded...

Purdue University Northwest recognized several exemplary students, faculty and staff members, nominated by their institutional peers, for accomplishments relating to their on-campus community-building and leadership. The awards were announced at the...

Event at IU Northwest to help connect Northwest Indiana employers with prospective employees Indiana University Northwest will host a Community Employment & Internship Fair. The event is free and open to the public. Employment and internship fair...

Providing senior living and long-term healthcare services is what Avalon Springs strives to do on a daily basis. The assisted living center includes a health center, long-term care, and memory care for its residents. While there are plenty of...

Mayor Tom Dermody today announced and swore in Matthew Drangmeister as the new Chief of Police for the City of La Porte Police Department. A 17-year veteran of the department, Drangmeister first got his start at the LaPorte County Jail. Throughout...

Today I am announcing that the city will cease all efforts toward exploring a data center on the city's east side. Our city council is in unanimous support of this action. Our citizens have spoken decisively that they believe this is a project that...

Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana is bringing financial literacy and investment education to students through its new Stock Market Program. Eighth grade students research stocks, with each class receiving $3,000 to invest. Classes earn a 2 percent...

Student Government Association President Maha Alshamaileh makes her impact through involvement in class, the community and on campus Maha Alshamaileh has a packed schedule, to say the least. The junior psychology major is a top student, research...

On the morning of Saturday, March 8, United Way Northwest Indiana hosted its annual First-Time Homebuyer Fair at the Neighbors’ Educational Opportunities Center in Portage. Over 15 vendors from organizations like First Financial Bank,...