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As the warmer weather approaches, it’s the perfect time to plan some family fun! Explore these budget-friendly indoor and outdoor activities to enjoy with your family this year: Picnic in the Park Pack a basket with sandwiches, snacks, refreshing...

To encourage neighborhood engagement, the City of Valparaiso is offering a Know Your Neighbor  grant program to support neighborhood gatherings, planned activities, block parties and other  creative ideas that bring neighbors...

Ivy Tech Community College recently announced return of the Manufacturing STEM Summer Camp for area middle and high school students entering grades 7-12 in upcoming 2024-2025 academic school year. The STEM Summer Camp will take place July...

April 16th - June 4th, 2024Deadline to Signup: April 9, 2024The Citizen's Police Academy was established to promote an understanding of the Hammond Police Department and its policies and procedures. In addition, the academy provides training in all...

NIPSCO reminds everyone to contact 811 before beginning projects that require digging – including gardening, building a fence or installing a mailbox In observance of National Safe Digging Month in April, NIPSCO today shared results from a...

How donations to the IU Northwest General Scholarship Fund changes students’ lives While it only takes place once a year, IU Day’s impact on our students lasts a lifetime. With all the festivities planned for students, faculty, staff and alumni,...

Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) office of Alumni Engagement welcomed back three prestigious alumnae on March 28 to share their perspectives as distinguished women leaders and facilitate impactful conversations for women’s professional and...

On Saturday, March 30, Michigan City held a citywide Easter egg hunt at Fedder’s Alley in Washington Park. There was quite the turnout as hundreds of residents were in attendance to celebrate Easter Sunday. Michigan City Police Department and...

Mobile Introduces New, Unlimited Plans, Saving More Than Before Over the Big Three Starting this week, Xfinity customers, new and existing, can sign up for Unlimited and Unlimited Plus mobile plans starting at $40 per line, and enjoy the latest...

For over a decade, Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has raised awareness in the fight against childhood cancer by raising money and highlighting members of the community who are affected by a cancer diagnosis. This year, the mayor has chosen to...