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Voice Indiana members receive honors from National Organization for work in tobacco-free advocacy
News release by Indiana Department of Health: The Indiana Department of Health is recognizing members of VOICE Indiana, who were honored as 2023 Group Youth Advocates of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids for their advocacy efforts in the fight for a tobacco-free future. The teens were celebrated on May 18 at the 2023 Youth Advocates of the
Porter County Health Department utilizes new mobile health clinic for first time
The Porter County Health Department was in action on Friday, utilizing their new mobile health clinic for the first time during the evening’s Homeless Outreach Service Team (HOST) event at Living Hope Community Church. The primary goal of this outreach initiative is to reach homeless individuals, provide essential services and raise awareness about healthcare and harm reduction. Their nursing staff
Portage Police Department name Officer of the Year
The Portage Police Department is congratulating Corporal Dan Martinez, who has been selected as the Portage Police Department’s Officer of the Year. Martinez is a nine-year veteran who is currently assigned to the Patrol Division with his K-9 partner Diablo. Police say in late 2021 through early 2022 the City of Portage experienced a spike in crime along the US
State Road 4 to close near Fish Lake
In LaPorte County, an Indiana Department of Transportation contractor will close State Road 4 between C.R. S 500 E and Taylor Rd on or after Friday, June 2. State Road 4 will be closed through mid-July for a culvert replacement over Leroy arm of the Williams Travis Ditch. INDOT says motorists should seek an alternate route. The official detour will
2023 NEWDAY Scholarship winners announced
The NewDay Foundation of LaPorte is congratulating the 2023 winners of the Connie Yagelski-Marhanka Scholarship. Two $1000 scholarships are awarded to students graduating from LaPorte County high schools that plan to continue their musical education and participation in college. Kyra Krachinski – Michigan City High School Kyra Krachinski, a senior at Michigan City High School, was selected for the Indiana
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New Durham Estates Open House & Community-Wide Yard Sale
Join Ric Federighi and Team WIMS LIVE on Friday, June 16th! Open House: Friday, June 16th 9AM-5PM & Saturday, June
The Michigan City Chamber of Commerce plans 105th Anniversary Celebration
Press release by Michigan City Chamber of Commerce: This June the Chamber turns 105 years old, and they are inviting
Market On Main
Join TEAM WIMS LIVE at Market on Main in Downtown Westville on Saturday, June 3rd from 10:00AM-3:00PM. There will be