WEST LAFAYETTE — Aviation industry representatives were at Purdue University Airport to explore ways to better train and recruit disabled people into the aviation industry. Purdue instructors are currently training four disabled student pilots as part of the Able Flight program that has helped dozens of disabled pilots solo and earn sport pilot certificates. The […]
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The City of La Porte has broke ground on the Younger Life Plaza 618 in Downtown La Porte. The ceremony was conducted by Mayor Blair Milo, Chamber of Commerce President Mike Seitz, and Thor Thordarson of IU Health La Porte Hospital. Younger Life Plaza 618 was conceived through the formation of a task force composed
Excel Center Executive Director, Randy Beachy, has announced applications are being accepted for its inaugural class. The Excel Center is Goodwill LEADS’ tuition free high school for adults offering students 18 years and older an opportunity to earn an Indiana Core 40 high school diploma. Those interested can apply online at: www.ExcelCenterHS.org. The application is
VALPARAISO – Bees are responsible for one in three bites of food we eat, but they are dying at an alarming rate. Research shows that they are being challenged by many factors including widely used insecticides. Dr. Jerry Zimmerman is one of the growing number of people worldwide who are working to save these important pollinators.
VALPARAISO — Taltree Arboretum & Gardens is hosting its second annual Picnic en Blanc benefit on Saturday, June 27. Inspired by the world-famous Dîner en Blanc in Paris, guests will dine and socialize outdoors, dressed in all-white attire. Held underneath an expansive white tent, the wildlife and scenery of Taltree will replace the sights and
GOODLAND — The 13th Annual Goodland Grand Prix will take place Thursday, June 25, through Sunday, June 28. Visitors and participants are invited to enjoy numerous family-friendly activities, live music entertainment and more leading up to the main racing event. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, with a cookout at the park
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INDIANAPOLIS – The nation’s most prestigious and longest running all-Corvette show, Bloomington Gold Corvettes USA, will make its inaugural appearance at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from June 25-27, 2015. “The Granddaddy of Corvette Shows,” Bloomington Gold will showcase a one-of-a-kind display of 1965 Corvettes and feature Corvettes from all other years throughout the IMS infield.
VALPARAISO, Ind. – After 14 years of serving the families and organizations of Porter County, Sharon Kish has announced that she will retire as President of United Way of Porter County (UWPC) on December 31, 2015. “As a United Way of Porter County board member, I have seen firsthand all of the transformational work that
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HAMMOND — Purdue University Calumet Professor of Communication Theresa M. Carilli has been honored by the Central States Communication Association (CSCA) as the 2015 Outstanding Scholar in Performance Studies. Carilli of Oak Park, Ill. has served Purdue Calumet since 1988. Her scholarly areas of concentration include media and performance studies and oral interpretation. She also
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The South Bend Museum of Art announces the opening of the Fire Arts Members Exhibition: A 10th Anniversary Celebration. Fire Arts, a 3-D studio dedicated to the creation and appreciation of the three dimensional arts of sculpture, pottery, and jewelry, was founded in 2004 by a group of artists led by sculptors Lane Laffoon and Tuck Langland.
