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MEDIA RELEASE May 3, 2024 Media Contact: Hannah Hammond-Hagman, hannah@chestertonart.org, (219) 926-4711 CHESTERTON BRANDING AND LEADERSHIP CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF CHESTERTON THIRD FRIDAYS Chesterton Branding and Leadership Corporation (CBLC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting a vibrant, thriving Chesterton community while preserving and enhancing the historical charm of the town through branding, marketing, and placemaking. CBLC is pleased to announce the launch of
NIPSCO Marks Electrical Safety Month by Providing Electrical Safety Tips to CustomersMERRILLVILLE, Ind. — May is National Electrical Safety Month and NIPSCO is reminding customers of the importance of safety by providing tips and guidelines to help keep customers safe around electricity. “Safety is at the forefront of everything we do at NIPSCO,” said Orville Cocking, NIPSCO Senior Vice President of Electric Operations. “That is why it is important for everyone to understand how to safely utilize
Valparaiso, IN – The Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County invites residents to visit a compost site during International Compost Awareness Week, May 6-11, 2024. In celebration, the District will offer free loading of compost and mulch for Porter County residents Monday, May 6 through Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Portage and Valparaiso Compost Sites. Non-residents will be charged a fee of $10/ per cubic yard for compost. Limit of 9 cubic yards a day per resident. Valparaiso Compost Site:
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) announced Marie Mora will join the university as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, effective July 15, 2024.Mora was selected following a national search. She most recently served as deputy provost at Metropolitan State University of Denver. She has played impactful roles in public higher education institutions for nearly three decades, including extensive experience at Hispanic-Serving Institutions.“I am excited to welcome Dr.
PORTER, Ind.—Each year, Indiana Dunes Tourism (IDT) awards funds through its Indiana Dunes Tourism Grant Program to local Porter County businesses and organizations committed to bringing in visitors from outside of Northwest Indiana. This year, IDT awarded $49,411.85 to fund community projects, marketing initiatives and unique events aligning with Indiana Dunes Tourism's mission. These attract new and repeat visitors to Porter County by extending their stay through the creation and promotion of
Valparaiso – On April 16, Northwest Health - Porter’s new $ 5.85 million hybrid catheterization laboratory/operating room combination ushered in a more advanced level of cardiovascular technology to the area. The hybrid catheterization lab, or "hybrid cath lab," is a specialized medical suite that combines the capabilities of a traditional cath lab, used for minimally invasive interventional cardiac procedures like angioplasty and stenting, with those of a surgical operating room. This allows
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will host commencement exercises on Saturday, May 4.A total of 834 candidates have completed plans of study in PNW’s academic colleges of Business; Engineering and Sciences; Humanities, Education and Social Sciences; Nursing; and Technology. Honors College graduates who have completed enriched multidisciplinary academic opportunities, leadership engagement and community service will also be recognized.The candidates include 685 earning their
What: The United Way Northwest Indiana will help first-time and repeat homebuyers get ready for their biggest investments, thanks to an exciting First Time Homebuyer Vendor Fair. This event is open to the public, and prospective buyers will be able to meet directly with real estate agents, Realtors, lenders, home appraisers and many professionals. According to Bankrate.com: • First time homebuyers made up 32% of all buyers in 2023, up from 22% of all buyers in 2022. • The median age of first time
MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana – Franciscan Health Michigan City’s free FIT-Together program, a family-centered approach to health and wellness, is back and open for registration. The unique, six-week fitness program is intended for households with children between the ages of 8 and 15. FIT-Together addresses the well-being of every participating family member, including children, siblings, parents and parental figures. The program explores healthy choices in activities, relationships and emotional health.
Valparaiso, IN – Ivy Tech Community College’s will honor over 1,200 graduates at the annual commencement ceremony on Thursday May 9, 2024 at 6pm CT. The ceremony will take place at the Valparaiso University Athletics Recreation Center located at 1009 Union Street, Valparaiso, IN. Students earned almost 1,700 degrees and certificates during the 2023-2024 academic year. Commencement ceremony will highlight distinct honors and awards to Distinguished Graduates and Alumnus of Ivy Tech. Ceremony will also
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana has named Denise Koebcke as their new Vice President of Philanthropy. Denise comes to the Clubs with years of experience in youth development and non-profit leadership. “We are excited to have Denise on board and joining our senior leadership team. Having a non-profit background, she has the expertise and community relations that are a perfect fit for this position,” states Mike Jessen, President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest
VALPARAISO, Ind. – The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will host its 16th annual Earth Day celebration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Porter County Expo Center, 215 E Division Rd, Valparaiso, IN. The event is free to the public and will feature an array of vendors, wildlife shows, a magician performance, interactive children's games, guest speakers, birdhouse building, Working Bikes, live music, food, SecureShred, Smokey Bear, Reuse Fair, Rain Barrel Design
What: The United Way of Northwest Indiana will welcome anyone interested in buying their first (or next) homes to an exciting First Time Homebuyer Vendor Fair. Prospective buyers will be able to move closer to their home ownership goals by interacting directly with real estate agents and Realtors, lenders, home appraisers and many more. Prospective buyers will have ample opportunities to: • Explore a number of home ownership opportunities. • Learn about down payment assistance programs, home
Ready to Roll! Ivy Tech Community College Unveils Brand New Mobile Learning Unit Valparaiso, IN – Ivy Tech Community College recently announced completion on new mobile learning unit designed to help area students not only explore academic programs, and skilled trade careers but also to think. The new Learning Lab + is designed to feature dynamic, interactive classroom space for students across Northwest Indiana to learn concepts in the comfort of their communities. The Learning Lab + will be formally
MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana – Franciscan Health Michigan City is offering comfort and support to families who have suffered the loss of a pregnancy or newborn with a memorial service. Remembering Our Babies will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery, 1015 Greenwood Ave. in Michigan City. Franciscan Health Michigan City conducts perinatal memorial services twice a year. The services support the values of the Franciscan Health ministry, which include compassionate concern
LA PORTE, Ind. --Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon Thomas Magill, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in La Porte. Dr. Magill completed his training at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Mich. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in Chicago. His clinical interests are sports surgeries for upper and lower extremities, hand surgery, joint reconstruction of shoulders, knees
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Financial aid professionals will be available at Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Hammond and Westville campuses during the College Goal Sunday programs on Feb. 25. The free event will take place from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. CST and will help college-bound students and their families apply for financial aid. College Goal Sunday programs provide assistance to students in filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA form is required for students to be
Valparaiso, IN – Ivy Tech Community College will host free workshop February 25, 2024 to help students and community members apply for financial aid. Workshop will be held from 2pm to 4pm CT at the Ivy Tech Valparaiso campus. The free program assists Indiana students in filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA form is required for students to be considered for federal and state grants, scholarships, and federal student loans at most colleges, universities, and
Valparaiso, IN – Northwest Health has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for its new internal medicine residency program which will help attract, train and retain physicians to the region. This internal medicine residency program will add to the existing graduate medical education at Northwest Health, where an ACGME-accredited family medicine program is already operating. ACGME is an independent organization that sets and monitors the professional
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 18, 2024) – Ports of Indiana has improved its engineering and accounting resources with the hiring of new staff members at three locations. The organization hired two veteran engineers in its Mount Vernon and Indianapolis offices, and a senior accountant at the Burns Harbor port. Brad Mills and Tim Barnett bring more than 53 years of combined engineering experience to Ports of Indiana, joining Mark Keen, a Certified Public Accountant with a master’s degree in accounting. This marks the
Family Express of Valparaiso, IN has unveiled a new contemporary prototype ahead of its ambitious expansion plans. For the last three decades, the company’s exterior architecture was characterized by its classical, colonial look. The new prototype has a contemporary flair, and it is esthetically more inviting to a younger demographic. Family Express Corporation’s President and Chief Executive Officer Gus Olympidis explained, “The new prototype is challenging a successful tradition. Very much like sending
VALPARAISO, Ind. – The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will host its 16th annual Earth Day celebration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Porter County Expo Center. The event is free to the public and will feature an array of vendors, wildlife shows, a magician performance, interactive children's games, guest speakers, birdhouse building, live music, food, giveaways and an estimated 2,000 attendees. Registration is currently open for Earth Day vendors and
VALPARAISO – VNA Hospice of Northwest Indiana is pleased to announce its 2024 Joyce Alexa Advocate of the Year Award will be presented to Congressman Frank Mrvan on March 11, 2024, at the VNA Hospice of NWI’s Annual dinner. The Advocate of the Year Award honors the service and legacy of former VNA of NWI administrator and board member Joyce Alexa. The award inscription reads: Joyce Alexa served the VNA as a nurse, administrator, and board member for over 40 years. She advocated for fair legislative
CROWN POINT, Ind. – The emergency department at Franciscan Health Crown Point will move to the new hospital on Sunday, Jan. 28, when the hospital is scheduled to open to the public. At 6 a.m. Central on Jan. 28, the emergency department at the new Franciscan Health Crown Point hospital at 12750 Saint Francis Drive will open and the existing emergency department at 1201 S. Main St. will simultaneously close. The new hospital at U.S. 231 and Interstate 65 is accessible from the roundabout on U.S. 231
VALPARAISO, Ind. – The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County invites residents to an Upcycled Valentine’s Day Family Workshop in partnership with Art Barn. The workshop will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2023, 1 p.m. through 4 p.m. at Art Barn School of Art (695 N 400 E, Valparaiso, IN 46383). Registration is open to the public with a limit of 24 participants
LA PORTE, Ind. – Franciscan Alliance will fully acquire Franciscan Beacon Hospital this spring, representatives announced today. Franciscan Alliance and Beacon Health System entered an agreement in 2018 for a 50/50 joint partnership for the creation of Franciscan Beacon Hospital at 1010 State Road 2 in La Porte, which included a building expansion project. The unique, 92,500-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility includes a 24-hour, 10-bed emergency department, eight inpatient beds for overnight
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (Dec. 13, 2023) – Infrastructure investments surpassing $1.1 million were recently completed at Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville through a yearlong series of road and rail projects by Ports of Indiana and MG Rail, the port’s rail switcher.“We strive to maintain first-class infrastructure and facilities to support the economic growth of our customers and the regional economy,” said Port Director George Ott. “Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville and MG Rail partner to provide a vital link in
November 21, 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Alert/ General InterestBy: Gabrielle Gresham Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County Announces Thanksgiving and Winter Hours Valparaiso, IN – Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County has released its Thanksgiving and winter hours of operation. · Thursday, November 23, 2023: District office and all Compost Sites closed.· Friday, November 24, 2023: District office, Boone Grove Compost Site, and Portage Compost
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