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In honor of Martin Luther King Day, the City of Valparaiso will host a drive-through food drive on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Butterfield Pavilion, 600 Evans Ave., from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. “In the spirit of Martin Luther King’s legacy, we...

Community givebacks are First Trust Credit Union’s bread and butter, and during the holidays, this desire to do good in the community manifests itself in many different ways, varying from branch to branch.  “A very important part of the...

Patrons of Michigan City Municipal Golf Course can expect a next-level experience in 2025 because – for the first time in many years – the city will have a PGA-certified golf pro running the show.  Justin Stevens, Michigan City’s new...

Comcast donates 25 laptops to graduates of digital education program Comcast today announced it has awarded a $15,000 grant to La Casa de Amistad, a South Bend-based community organization providing educational, cultural, and advocacy...

Free and low-cost courses for all in AI, estate planning, gardening and more Indiana University Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) offers a variety of non-credit courses and educational programs that aim to assist people of...

The Michigan City Sanitary District has closed Striebel Pond’s south parking lot, accessible from Hitchcock Street, for the remainder of the winter season.  The north parking lot, accessible from Earl Road, will remain open and accessible, as...

The Valparaiso Police Department is honored to announce the swearing-in of six new officers as 2025 begins. Mayor Jon Costas performed the ceremony within the council chambers of City Hall this morning, welcoming Jacob Bill, Madison Patrick, Nicholas...

Provides a collaborative framework for the government-to-government relationship The State of Indiana and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, a sovereign, federally-recognized Indian tribe, announced today the signing of a government accord...

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is excited to announce the appointment of Alejandra Y. Castillo as the university's Senior Fellow for Economic Development. Castillo, a distinguished leader in federal economic development, will bring her extensive...

To promote neighborhood engagement, the City of Valparaiso is hosting a Neighborhood Workshop on Wednesday, January 22, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Valparaiso City Hall, 166 Lincolnway. Neighborhood Workshops provide an opportunity for neighborhood...