Postal Increase for January 2014

The Postal Regulatory Commission approved a request by the Postal Service for an exigent rate increase to offset losses suffered as a result of the Great Recession of 2008 – 2009. The 4.3 percent exigent rate increases are scheduled to be implemented in conjunction with the inflation-based rate adjustment of 1.7 percent (one cent for […]

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Franciscan Alliance Announces Weather Closures

Franciscan Alliance January 6 Weather Closures at Satellite Facilities NOTE: Franciscan Alliance’s Emergency departments at Franciscan St. Margaret Health – Dyer and Hammond, Franciscan St. Anthony Health – Crown Point and Michigan City and the Chesterton Health & Emergency Center are always open for any emergency care needs. Franciscan Hammond Clinic Urgent Care and Franciscan

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Help Make Dreams Come True

The goal of ARISE is to ensure that underserved youth like Eric, and their families receive the support, opportunities and resources necessary to transcend their circumstances and reach their potential. Two 2014 ARISE initiatives include:  Creative Arts Entrepreneurship Program (CAEP) and IMAGINE Gary Community Service Project.  CAEP aims to provide entrepreneurship training to 900 underserved

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Franciscan St. Anthony Health Offers Diabetes Education

CROWN POINT — Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Crown Point will offer a series diabetes courses on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in January, February, and March.  Classes will help provide participants with individual meal plans designed to meet specific needs along with information in accordance with the American Diabetes Association standards. Sessions will take place from 1 to

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Legacy Foundation Announces Neighborhood Spotlight Program

Legacy Foundation, Lake County’s leading philanthropic partner, launches Neighborhood Spotlight program at a press conference held December 20, 2013. Neighborhood Spotlight is Legacy Foundation’s new initiative for strategic grant-making in community development. With a $70,000 grant from the Knight Foundation Fund at Legacy Foundation, IACED will design the Neighborhood Spotlight model that works as a

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