1+ hour, 34+ min ago  (207+ words) HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. "Purdue University Northwest (PNW) awarded seed funding to three innovative entrepreneurs during the 2026 PNW Big Sell, the university's annual pitch competition designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage business ventures. The 2026 PNW Big Sell brought together…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (479+ words) LA PORTE, Ind. (May 20, 2026) " The La Porte Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees has approved the appointment of Kristin Smith as Principal of Hailmann Elementary School, effective with the 2026-2027 school year. Smith succeeds Zach Huber, who was named Director…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (237+ words) LA PORTE, Ind. " As the 2025-26 school year winds down in a few weeks, La Porte Community School Corporation (LPCSC) is recognizing 31 staff members retiring this spring, a group whose combined service to Slicer students totals 888 years. The retirees were honored…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (129+ words) VALPARAISO, IN " The MAAC Foundation, in partnership with Northwest Health, proudly celebrated the graduation of its Winter 2026 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Academy students during a ceremony Monday, May 18, 2026 at the MAAC Foundation First Responder Training Campus. The EMT profession requires…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (827+ words) Free meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows: OPEN SITES " (Meals available to all children 18 years of age and younger) Cleveland Park (300 Cleveland Avenue), June 1 " July 24: No Breakfast, Lunch 11: 00 " 11: 20 p. m. Closed June 19 and July 3, 2026 Garden Estates West…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (452+ words) MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. " Two La Porte County high school seniors with aspirations of future healthcare careers each recently received Franciscan Health Michigan City Medical Staff Memorial Scholarships to assist with their post-secondary educations. Jennifer Serrano and Alyssa Tracy, 18-year-old Michigan…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (264+ words) Michigan City Area Schools will hold special groundbreaking ceremony for their new Community Event Center at Michigan City High School on Thursday, May 14, at 5: 00 PM CST in the East parking lot near the Barbara Jones Slater Track and Field at…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (428+ words) HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. " Major shifts in modern-day technologies, such as artificial intelligence, are transforming how people learn, work, communicate and more. Sometimes, these changes can feel scary or concerning for how they will impact the future. However, the needs…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (210+ words) Michigan City Area Schools is now accepting applications for a program designed to boost community engagement and give the public a deeper understanding of its operations. The MCAS Ambassador Program is a seven-session series of interactive workshops that give community…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (232+ words) HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. " Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has been recognized by the First Gen Forward Network as a Network Champion institution for its continuous efforts to provide holistic and quality support for first-generation college students. PNW becomes the first…...