Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County Hosts Household Hazardous Waste Collection PLUS Secure Shredding Event
Valparaiso, IN – Good News Porter County!! The Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County will host their next Household Hazardous Waste Collection PLUS Paper Shredding Event on Saturday, August 9th, 2025 at Neighbors’ Educational Opportunities building located at 5201 US-6, Portage, IN from 9am to 2pm CST. Participants are asked to enter at Wilshire Drive. Secure Shred Document Disposal will be at this collection event. Porter County residents are encouraged to drop off old documents including
Powers Health’s Community Hospital ranks No. 1 in Indiana in U.S. News & World
NORTHWEST INDIANA | Powers Health’s Community Hospital in Munster has been named a 2025-26 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital ranked No. 1 in Indiana. This year, U.S. News & World Report announced 504 Best Regional Hospitals across 49 states and 95 metro areas that have demonstrated superior medical outcomes. Community Hospital also ranked No. 11 in the Chicago metro area and received 13 high-performing ratings in the report. “This recognition by U.S. News & World Report
Portage 2025 Summer Music Series of Free Concerts Presents Doz Guys, August 5th at Woodland Park
Applause! Applause! Doz Guys take the stage Tuesday, August, 5, 2025, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, at Woodland Park in Portage, Indiana! This terrific concert is part of the 2025 Portage Summer Music Series FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC concerts continuing through August! This year’s excellent concert lineup offers a variety of great music by seasoned bands and solo artists. Concert venues include Portage’s Woodland Park (indoors in Oakwood Hall) and a beautiful new outdoor location, the Portage Public Library
Northwest Health to offer free community seminar about Hearing Loss and how to address it
Valparaiso, IN – Struggling to hear conversations, the TV or everyday sounds once easily noticed may be a sign of hearing loss. Left unaddressed, it can lead to frustration, social withdrawal and difficulty staying engaged in daily activities. Northwest Health – Porter will offer a one-hour seminar called, “Hearing Loss – and What You Can Do About It,” for individuals or family members of someone who may be experiencing difficulty hearing or showing signs of hearing loss. The free seminar will take place
CLH Invests in Accounting’s Future with Two Summer Interns
Michigan City, IN – 7/23/2025 – Two aspiring accounting professionals are gaining real-world experience through summer internships with CLH, CPAs & Consultants.Charlotte M. Dombrowski of Valparaiso and Kristina I. Sherpitis of Beverly Shores joined the firm’s Michigan City office to further their education and solidify their career plans.Dombrowski, entering her senior year at the University of Minnesota Crookston, is pursuing a double major in finance and accounting. In this second internship with CLH,
CLH Advances Accounting Industry Pipeline Development in First Half of 2025
Michigan City, IN – 7/17/2025 – Following a successful 2024 outreach effort to establish a future workforce in the accounting industry, employees of CLH, CPAs & Consultants have been hard at work already this year continuing the company’s strategic pipeline development mission.Stephanie Russell, CLH Director of Operations, said the firm has increased its efforts in educating young people about career possibilities in accounting over the last decade to address a declining workforce and raise awareness of the
‘Meet the Robot’ Open House Gives Visitors the Chance to See High-Tech Surgical Tool in Action
Valparaiso, IN – Northwest Health – Porter will host an open house to give community members an up-close look at its newest high-tech surgical robot and how it’s transforming the future of surgery. The community is invited to “Meet the Robot” during an open house from 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 29, in the Community Room at Northwest Health – Porter, 85 E. U.S. Highway 6, Valparaiso. Area residents are welcome to drop in any time during the open house and “test drive” the latest technology used in
Harley Hehr and Jim Bulanda on Stage, July 29th at Portage's Woodland Park
Back by popular demand, region favorites Harley Hehr and Jim Bulanda team up for a special evening of comedy and song on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, at Woodland Park in Portage, Indiana! This terrific concert is part of the 2025 Portage Summer Music Series of FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC concerts continuing through July and August! This year’s excellent concert lineup offers a variety of great music by seasoned bands and solo artists. Concert venues include Portage’s Woodland Park in
E-Day nominations put entrepreneurs, advocates in limelight
Crown Point – Nominations are now open for the 34th Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards to spotlight entrepreneurs and advocates who are sparking synergy in our small business community. The Northwest ISBDC team is seeking nominations through Wednesday, Aug. 27, for the 2025 E-Day Awards, which bring small business leader impacting Northwest Indiana into the limelight. “The E-Day awards continue to be a significant and special way to showcase those around us truly creating an impact,” said NW-ISBDC Regional
Expanded Emergency Department Opened July 21, 2025
NORTHWEST INDIANA | An expanded Emergency Department at St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago opens to patients today. Local dignitaries and Powers Health leadership participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to mark the completion of the first phase. “With more room and design efficiencies, this project will lead to a better experience for our patients and will offer a supportive workplace for our healthcare providers,” said Leo Correa, CEO of St. Catherine Hospital. The multiphase project is
Calling All Senior Artists!
The Mayor's Senior Advisory Committee is inviting all Senior Artists over the age of 55, to enter our Annual Senior Art Fair. The Portage branch of the Porter County Public Library System will collect art submissions beginning August 1 and display them throughout the month of September for all to view and appreciate. There will be an Artist's Reception on Saturday, September 20th to celebrate their amazing talent! Please contact the Portage Library at 219-462-0524 or the MSA at 219-764-5741 for more
Mariachi Gavilanes de Chicago Performs on Sunday, July 20th at Portage Library Garden
Experience festive and lively traditional Mexican music, when Mariachi Gavilanes de Chicago band takes the stage on Sunday, July 20, 2025, 2:00 to 3:30 pm., at the Portage Public Library Learning Garden, in Portage, Indiana! This terrific concert is part of the 2025 Portage Summer Music Series of FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC concerts continuing through July and August! This year’s excellent concert lineup offers a variety of great music by seasoned bands and solo artists. Concert venues include Portage’s
New Ivy Tech President Visits Valparaiso Campus for Community Listening Session
Valparaiso, IN – Ivy Tech welcomed Dr. Marty Pollio, the 10th and newest president of Indiana’s statewide community college system, to campus today as part of his “100 Days of Listening, Learning and Leading” plan. The plan is designed to build relationships with students, faculty, staff and community partners across the state and chart a clear path forward for Dr. Pollio as he ensures Ivy Tech’s alignment with Indiana’s educational and workforce goals. During his visit, Dr. Pollio met with campus
Ivy Tech Valparaiso Recognized for Excellence in Military Student Support
Valparaiso, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College Valparaiso Campus has been awarded the inaugural Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana (CPSI) designation, which recognizes Indiana postsecondary institutions that provide outstanding support to U.S. military-affiliated students, including veterans, active-duty service members and their families. The CPSI designation, awarded by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) and the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA), recognizes institutions that
Joe ''Neil'' Zirconia to Perform July 1st, at Woodland Park in Portage, IN
Attention Neil Diamond Fans! Highly-popular, local tribute artist, Joe “Neil” Zirconia, will be on stage at Woodland Park on July 1st, 2025, 6:00-7:30 p.m. in Portage, Indiana! This terrific concert is part of the 2025 Portage Summer Music Series of FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC concerts continuing through June, July and August! This year’s fabulous concert lineup offers a variety of great music by seasoned bands and solo artists performing at two great Portage venues: Woodland Park (indoors at Oakwood
Portage Township YMCA to offer Free Summer Meals at 7 Sites this Summer
Portage | The Portage Township YMCA has announced plans to participate in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Free meals will be made available to all children 18 years of age and under and to persons over 18 years who are enrolled in a state-approved educational program for the mentally or physically disabled. Free meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all participants. There will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. In accordance with
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