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Sunset Hill has a long-standing and iconic history dating back over 100 years. It was first established by local businessman Robert Heffron Murray in 1881. A young entrepreneur, Murray originally started the farm as a way to acquire and improve local land …

Michigan City Area Schools is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Teacher and Employee of the Year awards. The program, which debuted in 2024, recognizes five staff members who have gone above and beyond to serve the MCAS community.  This …

Scott Schaller knows better than most how life-changing the relationships between Purdue University Northwest (PNW) students and their faculty mentors can be. Schaller, who currently serves as chair of the department of Quantitative Business Studies in the …

IU Northwest class helps older learners reclaim digital autonomy, providing them laptops following course completion For most people, the digital world is a gateway to information. For many seniors, it can feel more like a brick wall. Indiana University …

Steve Poulos has been named City Administrator for the City of Valparaiso, effective May 1, announced Mayor Jon Costas. “Steve is an exceptional leader who has proven his competence and commitment to the community in many roles within our city,” …

On April 23, Legacy Foundation announced an exciting new grant program at IBEW 697 to help transform the Region and prepare it for the future. The Love Where You Live grant will provide $5 million to local community projects to strengthen Lake County’s …

Ivy Tech Community College’s will honor 1,700 graduates at the annual commencement ceremony on Thursday May 7, 2026 at 6pm CT. The ceremony will take place at the Valparaiso University Athletics Recreation Center located at 1009 Union Street, Valparaiso …

Horizon Bank is proud to continue its support of Opportunity Enterprises (OE) with a $6,000 annual sponsorship, reinforcing our commitment to creating inclusive opportunities for people of all abilities and strengthening the impact of OE’s programs across …

For many older adults, a daily meal is about more than nutrition, it’s a connection to community, health, and independence. REAL Services has built its approach around that idea, pioneering the nation’s first congregate meal program from its South Bend …

The City of Michigan City will begin a citywide tree watering program on Friday, May 15, supporting the long-term health and establishment of 500 trees planted in Fall 2025 as part of a multi-year urban forestry initiative funded by a $1 million grant from …