Meijer, Kouts Police Department, United Way of Porter County partner to provide meals to families in need
Some families in Kouts enjoyed a Thanksgiving Day meal thanks to Meijer in Valparaiso, the Kouts Police Department and United Way of Porter County. Meijer awarded... Read more.
$10,000 in AT&T Aspire funding helps Ivy Tech’s efforts to recruit early college, dual-credit high school students to its technology program
Ivy Tech Community College says a $10,000 AT&T Aspire grant will help its efforts to recruit 100 early college and dual credit high school students from Northwest... Read more.
Indiana poultry producers donate 75 tons of food to families in need around state
More than 75 tons, or 150,000 pounds, of poultry products were donated to families in need ahead of the holiday season, the Indiana State Poultry Association announced... Read more.
Leaders named for Saint Joseph’s College at Marian University—Indianapolis
A new two-year college launched through a partnership between Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer and Marian University in Indianapolis has named new leaders. ... Read more.
Jobless rates in many of Indiana’s metropolitan areas rise
Unemployment rates in many of the state’s metropolitan areas showed an increase in October. The jobless rate for the Gary metro area was 4.6 percent, up from... Read more.
The Art Barn School of Art in Valparaiso names new executive director
VALPARAISO — Amy Davis Navardauskas has been named new executive director of The Art Barn School of Art in Valparaiso. Navardauskas is an established artist in... Read more.
Indiana’s jobless rate holds at 3.5 percent for third straight month
The state’s jobless rate is holding steady at 3.5 percent, where it has been since August. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development on Nov. 16 said the... Read more.
Valparaiso University college of business dean named to global accrediting body’s review committee
James Brodzinski, dean of the college of business at Valparaiso University, was selected for a three-year term on the AACSB Continuous Improvement Review Committee.... Read more.
Northwest Indiana teen honored by state for community service
A Lake Station teen is among several people from around Indiana whose volunteer work and activism in their communities was recognized by the state through its Awards... Read more.
Jordy N Jax BBQ now open in Valparaiso
Jordy N Jax BBQ's new Valparaiso location is now open. The restaurant’s website announced the eatery hosted its grand opening on Nov. 12. The restaurant was located... Read more.