PORTER – Indiana Dunes Tourism, the official tourism bureau of Porter County, announced today that it has selected 16 non-profit organizations and other groups to receive $27,750 in grant money to help promote their festivals and events, sporting competitions and other tourism-related projects during 2015. “The goal of the grant program is to assist individuals […]
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Teachers are the most valuable resource for America to compete in a global science technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) economy. This work was on display at a recent public forum to discuss a new STEM charter school application for Northwest Indiana at the Lake County Public Library. The meeting became a celebration of how Northwest
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The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) is embarking on a Regional Corridor Study (RCS) as part of implementing its 2040 Plan’s regional goals, objectives and strategies. NIRPC has designed a survey which will help determine how to improve travel times across the Northwest Indiana region. The survey can be accessed online at and on
Indiana University Health La Porte and Starke Hospitals are urging the public to follow visiting recommendations within the hospitals to help prevent the spread of flu. The state of Indiana is experiencing an increasing number of flu cases, so the hospitals have enacted the visitor recommendations to discourage the spread of flu and keep patients
More than 200 parents and children filled the Community Room at Porter Regional Hospital for the annual NICU Graduate Christmas Party. An annual tradition since the opening of the NICU in 1977, the gathering provides an opportunity for former NICU patients and their families to reunite with Porter nurses and staff and celebrate healthy lives.
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The Legacy Foundation held its 22nd Annual Meeting at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza located in Merrillville Indiana. Nearly 200 representatives from Lake County’s top civic and community based organizations were in attendance and heard reports from both the president and the chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Foundation. “In the last
Methodist Hospitals donated a one year’s supply of daily living necessities to support the Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) in Gary. The supplies included razors, shaving gel, lotion, deodorant, toothbrush and paste, slippers, combs, soap and shampoo – many items we all take for granted. “We are proud to be able to support the
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LA PORTE – The La Porte High School swing choir visited the residents of Settlers Place Senior Living on Thursday, December 18 for a performance that brought smiles and holiday cheer to everyone. “The kids love talking to the residents after they perform and I enjoy watching them interact. It’s a great experience for them.”
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STARKE COUNTY — The Starke County Economic Development Foundation (SCEDF) Board met this fall to evaluate the past and present, and plan for the future. The strategic planning session was held at Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center at Ancilla College, in Donaldson. The first step in the process was reviewing SCEDF’s goals over the past
Porter Regional Hospital will present the following childbirth education classes in January: Childbirth Education This comprehensive class covers all aspects of pregnancy, labor, and birth, postpartum and newborn care. Natural coping methods will be discussed, such as relaxation and breathing, as well as the use of pain medication and epidural anesthesia. Your partner or support
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