Eight members of the Indiana State Police SWAT, representing the three Department teams recently competed in the Connecticut (CT) SWAT Challenge 2015, a nationally recognized event in which they placed fifth out of 30 teams. According to Trooper Brian Dunkin …
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August Activities Pave the Way for the Approaching School Year On Saturday, August 1, from 7am to 2pm, there was an Antiques and Rummage Sale at Andrean. Several sections of the building, including halls, classrooms, and the old priest’s residence were …
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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 …
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Legacy Foundation’s 2015 Summer Interns Scott Jerge and Scott Staal recently joined the Legacy team for their summer internships. The engagement of bright young college students enhances the operations and programs of Legacy Foundation. We hope their …
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The City of Valparaiso is still accepting grant applications for the 11th Annual Mayor’s Community BBQ for Charity event on September 18, 2015 at the new William E. Urschel Pavilion at Central Park Plaza. This is a very large community event that brings out …
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Valparaiso High School was proud to witness seniors Jack Feltgen and Alfonzo “Fonzie” Casaday officially sign and commit to cheer at the collegiate level next year. Casaday, who has cheered for the Vikings for the past two years, will be attending Indiana …
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On Thursday, May 28, 2015, the students in Madame Flynn’s 9th hour French 4 class surprised her with a cake to celebrate their 4 years together! The cake, in the colors of the French flag, reads “Merci pour quatre ans,” which means …
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Central Elementary School in Portage is fortunate to have a partnership of encouragement, compassion, and positive community involvement with Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Pastor Engle, Mrs. Engle, and the entire church family support our students and staff …
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On Saturday, May 9, 2015, Shirley Heinze Land Trust will host a volunteer workday at Barker Woods in Michigan City. This site represents a glimpse of this area as it looked prior to European settlement. We will be pulling garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) …
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The Purdue University Calumet softball team’s originally scheduled road contest at league foe Cardinal Stritch Thursday has been moved to Dowling Park, as the Peregrines open up play at Fifth Third Bank Field. The Peregrines (6-3) will take on the …
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