VALPARAISO – The United Way of Porter County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is still accepting appointments for the 2018 tax season. The program is a free tax preparation service staffed by IRS-certified volunteer preparers that assist taxpayers in filing both federal and state returns. “We have processed more than 1,200 tax returns,” said Kim […]
Franciscan Health Rensselaer and Fountain Stone Theater will host a mobile food pantry on Friday, April 13, 2018, from 10 a.m until all food has been distributed, at the theater located at 1376 St. Gaspar Drive in Rensselaer. The mobile food pantry is provided by Food Finders as part of the Feeding America Initiative. It
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MERRILLVILLE — Bill payment assistance will still be available after the state’s moratorium on disconnecting electric and natural gas service during the winter for eligible customers ended March 15. Between December 1 and March 15, natural gas utilities in Indiana do not disconnect service to Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) customers who are
HOBART – Colorectal cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in Northwest Indiana and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths, yet it can be successfully treated in 90 percent of cases if it is detected and treated early. This month, St. Mary Medical Center of Hobart is offering two physician
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SOUTH BEND – Venues Parks & Arts VPA Presents Annual St Patricks Day Parade . The parade will take place on Saturday, March 17, 2018, beginning at 11 a.m. The parade begins in East Bank Village at Jefferson Boulevard and Frances Street, heads west on Jefferson, then turns north on Niles Avenue towards Washington Street.
RENSSELAER – Colorectal cancer may not be on your short list of great conversation topics. But in the end, discussing how to screen for the disease with your family doctor could be a lifesaving decision. Testing can detect precancerous growths, or polyps, which doctors can remove. And testing can detect cancer before any of its
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SOUTH LAKE COUNTY – The 9th annual Volunteer Fair, sponsored by the Crown Point Community Foundation, drew over 300 potential volunteers to the event. Attendees had the chance to meet and learn about more than 80 nonprofits from throughout Lake County who are looking for volunteers. “Our Volunteer Fair was a terrific event,” said Mary
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MISHAWAKA – A warm welcome and indulgent comfort foods are just some of the memorable moments that guests will experience as they walk through Metro Diner’s doors for the first time on Tuesday, March 13. Just ask Guy Fieri who featured the diner in an episode of Diners, Drive-In’s, and Dives. The 4,500-sq. ft. eatery
