Care + common sense = CASA volunteer Sarah Fink says it doesn’t take much to become a Court Appoint Special Advocate or CASA for short. “You just have to be a caring person. You have to want to help children,” Fink says. “All you need is care and common sense. We teach you the rest.” […]
SOUTH BEND – Park and recreation professionals throughout Indiana were recognized for statewide achievements on the evening of Wednesday, January 31 at the 2018 Indiana Park & Recreation Association (IPRA) Conference. South Bend’s Venues Parks and Arts (VPA) received two awards: the Creative Event Award for Best. Week. Ever. and the Inclusion Program of Excellence
HAMMOND – For the 28th consecutive year, Purdue University Northwest will host the regional Northwest Indiana Science Olympiad on Saturday, Feb. 10. More than 20 student teams from Northwest Indiana middle schools and high schools will compete at the Hammond Campus, 2200 169th Street, for a spot at the final championship in March. Modeled after
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MERRILLVILLE – As a result of the newly enacted federal tax reform, NIPSCO submitted a request with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to lower its previous request to modify natural gas base rates by $26 million. The reduction means natural gas residential customers would pay nearly $2 less per month following the Commissions’ decision
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Franciscan Health Rensselaer is proud to announce a new partnership with Phoenix Paramedic Solutions to provide ambulance transport services. Phoenix Paramedic Solutions is an Indiana-based emergency medical system dedicated to providing high quality patient care and outstanding customer service. Phoenix will also be providing Emergency 911 medical services for Rensselaer and Central Jasper County. “We
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MUNSTER – As part of their mission to give back to the community and spread goodwill, Illiana Heating & Air Conditioning owners Tom and Sue Krygsheld held their annual October fundraiser, setting aside a portion of the proceeds from the business’ service calls to help women benefit from early detection of breast cancer. On behalf
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WESTVILLE and HAMMOND – Job seekers looking to find internships, full-time or part-time positions are invited to the Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Spring Career Expo Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. The event will take place from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Great Hall located in the James B. Dworkin Student Services and Activities Complex.
SOUTH BEND — February’s “Fire & Ice” themed First Fridays will have ice carvers – some featuring a fire element – and a special fireworks show that will include a choreographed River Lights presentation! Also enjoy amazing Restaurant Week deals at 18 participating restaurants, Meet Me in the Gallery at the South Bend Museum of
