LA PORTE – Veterans are invited to participate in Operation Stand Down free dental screenings program on Saturday, November 5 from 8 am – 1 pm. To qualify, veterans need to be a La Porte County resident without a dentist, without dental insurance and with limited ability to pay. “I had an idea to develop […]

Burns Harbor Park Director Kim Burton received the 2016 Ivan H. Brinegar Municipal Management Award from the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT) for her creative leadership, passionate mentoring and humble service to the community. The award is presented to an appointed municipal official with a minimum of 10 years of city or town

Every year in October hundreds of women across the country gather to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  This year was no exception at Methodist Hospitals’ Northwest Indiana’s Breast Cancer Center in Merrillville.  Close to 100 women gathered for breakfast and a day of pampering that included mini facials, chair massages, manicures, and healthy smoothies.  Every

SOUTH BEND – Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. announces the Grand Opening of their new Elkhart Retail Store and Community Career Center at 3808 East Mishawaka Road.  This facility will replace their previous location at: 3717 South Main Street.  The Grand Opening Celebration is planned for Friday, November 4th with Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies at 8:45

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Pence praised the work of First Lady Karen Pence following the final reception Thursday of the Indiana First Lady’s Charitable Foundation. “Karen has a deep love for the people of Indiana and I am so proud of the good work she has been able to do through the First Lady’s Charitable

MUNSTER – Patients seeking surgical treatment for severe obesity and related conditions can count on Community Hospital for excellence in care. Community Hospital, Munster has achieved accreditation as a Comprehensive Center for metabolic and bariatric surgery by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, a joint program of the American College of

CROWN POINT — With the shortage of registered nurses in the U.S. projected to increase, Ivy Tech continues to produce graduates well qualified to meet health-care needs, thanks to state-of-the-art equipment. The college’s Crown Point location, 9900 Connecticut Dr., boasts two high-fidelity simulation labs. The first lab creates a labor and delivery environment and includes

INDIANAPOLISn- BRANDed Management announced today Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Robert Mathis and former offensive tackle Tarik Glenn will co-host the annual Wishing on Stars benefit on Sunday, November, 20, 2016, at Ruth’s Chris Steak House Indianapolis North. In addition to raising money for DREAM Alive, the event will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Colts