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Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) announced today that additional energy assistance programs are now open for enrollment to income eligible customers struggling to pay their gas utility bills.  Available programs include...

Every year, thousands of families face the harrowing reality of childhood cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. For these families, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital offers genuine hope. Founded over 50 years ago, St. Jude has...

As we approach the end of 2024, Social Security and CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) recently released their annual updates. Social Security recipients will see a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025. For the national...

Deciding when to claim Social Security can have a significant effect on your retirement income. Learn how to help maximize your benefits. For many Americans, Social Security is a critical source of income in retirement—offering guaranteed,...

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its Four Winds® Casinos announced today a donation of 1,000 food boxes to those in need during the week of Thanksgiving.  This year’s Thanksgiving food box includes a Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes,...

The Mayor’s Youth Council has named Evan and Ryan Quackenbush as Valparaiso’s Rising Stars. The inaugural Rising Star recognition celebrates the abundance of responsible, intelligent and hardworking youth that contribute to the success of...

Opportunity Enterprises recently announced it has been awarded a $10,000 grant and 25 laptops from the Comcast Foundation to support Opportunity Enterprises’ educational day services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities....

Valpo Parks has introduced a plan to improve safety and traffic measures surrounding Valpo Parks facilities, including advisory speed limits and designated pedestrian connections. “Safety is a priority at our parks and this program is designed to...

On Sunday, November 24, Purdue University Northwest held the fourth session of its 2024 Sinai Forum at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City. Over 1200 individuals from all over the Region flocked to Blue Chip’s Stardust Event Center to witness the...

Valparaiso City Services recently completed the required initial inventory of water service lines throughout Valparaiso as part of the revised State and Federal Lead/Copper Rule requirements. Customers have been notified through the mail if their...