Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County Hosts WEEKDAY Household Hazardous Waste Collection.
Valparaiso, IN – Here we go again Porter County! The Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County will host their next Household Hazardous Waste Collection of the 2025 season on Thursday, September 4th, 2025 at the Porter County Expo Center located at 215 E Division Road, Valparaiso, IN from 9am to 2pm CST. Participants are asked to enter at Gate 3. Residents can safely dispose of products containing: corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive substances. Common household hazardous waste items include
NIPSCO ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF ITS 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACTION GRANT Grant program supports local safety education and training projects in northern Indiana
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (“NIPSCO”) announces that 23 organizations across northern Indiana have been awarded grants from NIPSCO and the NiSource Charitable Foundation to further their public safety initiatives. NIPSCO’s Public Safety Education and Training Action Grant program has funded a total of 132 projects geared toward community and youth public safety education projects since 2018, as well as training for first responders, police and fire departments.
Dawn Foods Donates $2,500 to Support United Way Northwest Indiana's Mission to Strengthen Local Communities
Valparaiso, IN – August 18, 2025 – United Way Northwest Indiana is proud to announce a generous $2,500 contribution from Dawn Foods, a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients. This gift will directly support United Way’s work to advance financial stability, healthy and resilient communities, and youth opportunity programs throughout the Region.Founded more than 100 years ago, Dawn Foods has grown into a trusted partner for bakers and food service operators in more than 100 countries. With a
Portage 2025 Summer Music Series of Free Concerts Presents “Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones,” Tuesday, August 26 at Woodland Park
Back by popular demand, Rick Lindy and The Wild Ones will rock the stage at Woodland Park (Oakwood Hall) in Portage, Indiana, August 26, 2025, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm! This terrific concert is part of the 2025 Portage Summer Music Series FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC concerts featuring a variety of great music performed by seasoned bands and solo artists. Woodland Park is located at 2100 Willowcreek Road (just south of US 20). Don’t miss this last concert of the 2025 Summer Season, and bring family and friends
Portage 2025 Summer Music Series of Free Concerts Presents Jack Evans, Sunday August 17th at Portage Library Learning Garden
If you’re a Country music fan, you won’t want to miss singer/guitarist Jack Evans, performing his Country Show on Sunday, August 17, 2025, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, at the Portage Library Learning Garden, 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 and featuring a variety of great music performed by seasoned bands and solo artists. Concert venues include Portage’s Woodland Park (indoors in Oakwood Hall)
New director steps into leadership role at PCACS
Valparaiso – Toni Modglin is taking the reins at Porter County Aging & Community Services, bringing 25 years of experience in the nonprofit world to the executive director role.Modglin’s experience is centered around the healthcare and disability arenas and includes positions with About Special Kids, InSource, Girls on the Run, NorthShore Health Centers and Rhyme & Reason Ministry. At Rhyme & Reason, she served as director of waiver services and assisted with managing clinicians and direct support
Northwest Health launches Enjoy the Ride: Navigating a Longer, Healthier Life
Valparaiso, Michigan City, La Porte, Knox, IN – Northwest Health has developed an exciting new initiative designed to empower our community to live longer, healthier lives. Enjoy the Ride: Navigating a Longer, Healthier Lifeis a FREE 12-day, longevity-focused email series launching on Sept. 15. Its goal is to share actionable information based on current health and wellness research. According to the CDC, Americans’ average lifespan is longer than ever – 74.8 years for men and 80 for women. But
Powers Health hospitals recognized for commitment to high-quality care for stroke, cardiac and diabetic patients
NORTHWEST INDIANA | The acute care hospitals of Powers Health again were recognized for efforts to improve outcomes in cardiac, stroke and type 2 diabetes patients, earning accolades from the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines initiative. Community Hospital in Munster, St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart were among more than 40 hospitals in Indiana recognized this year by the American Heart Association for consistently following up-to-date,
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
Celebrate Local Business with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in August!
Portage, IN – August 2025 | The Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in the month of August! Join us as we celebrate and welcome Valor Account Solutions and Meadowview Estates. Valor Account SolutionsDate: Thursday, August 7, 2025Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Official Ribbon Cutting at 3:30 PM)Location: 5201 US-6, Portage, IN 46368 Join the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the new location of Valor Accounting Solutions in Portage
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,
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
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