On Thursday, the Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters (IKORCC) and the NWI Contractors Political Action Committee hosted a luncheon in support of Indiana gubernatorial candidate John Gregg. Attendees of the luncheon got the chance to hear …
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Annually on Union Build Day, people from various trades join together to volunteer their skills to rehabilitate homes for Rebuilding Together Indianapolis. The renovations and repairs are free to low-income and elderly homeowners. This year, Local 301 of the …
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On September 24, 2015, READ La Porte County, Inc. held its annual Scrabble Tournament at the Best Western Plus La Porte Hotel & Conference Center. The Honorable Steven King served as judge at the event. Tournament winners were as follows: 1st Place: Susan …
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The Chamber of Commerce wishes to recognize businesses and individuals for their significant contributions to the Portage community. We invite you to nominate several individuals and/or businesses for these prestigious acknowledgements. Recipients will be …
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The 2015 NBA Draft is Thursday and if you’re the Chicago Bulls’ Upper Management, the 22nd pick in the draft is an intriguing and scary proposition. On the one hand, there are quite a few notable picks that have shined in the NBA after being drafted 22nd …
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Curious children ages 10 and under are invited to a brand new program at Michigan City’s Barker Mansion. Kids’ Nature Play in the Garden will be held on Thursday, June 25 at 9 am. The hour-long program will encourage youth to explore the garden just as …
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Science Olympiad Champs On May 9, the LPHS Academic Super Bowl Science Olympiad team won first place at the Indiana Association of School Principals Academic Super Bowl Competition. The Area and State team, consisting of seniors Matt Bartels and Austin Bohlin …
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The Portage Chamber’s Rise, Shine & Share, business idea exchange, will be conducted on the second Thursday of each month and will provide a business networking opportunity for Portage Chamber members and their invited guests. Each Chamber member …
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April recap: Student Council hosts fourth annual Dance Marathon: For the fourth consecutive year at Crown Point High School, students were invited to stand for those who can’t and participate in Student Council’s annual Dance Marathon on April 10. The …
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Attendees will receive information on topics of colonoscopy, advances in mammography and on the orthopedic effects of aging, during a free Listen Up, Ladies! event, presented by Franciscan Alliance’s Spirit of Women health education program, May 30. Health …
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