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Salvation Army of Michigan City hosts food drive to tackle hunger
MICHIGAN CITY – The Salvation Army of Michigan City is offering a unique way to celebrate the “Big Game” by tackling hunger in Michigan City. A drive-through food drive will be held this Saturday, Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon to help restock food pantry shelves. “Watching football in the beginning of February is an American tradition and it
Board-certified family medicine doctor joins Franciscan Physician Network
CROWN POINT, Indiana -- Board-certified family medicine doctor Caitlin Sienkiewicz, DO is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Crown Point. Dr. Sienkiewicz completed her training at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pa. She completed her residency in family medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria, Ill.
U.S. Coast Guard warns public of unsafe ice conditions on Great Lakes
The Coast Guard is warning winter enthusiasts of unstable ice conditions and encouraging people to take safety precautions following two major rescues Monday on the Great Lakes. Coast Guard boat and air crews responded to two separate ice floes off Wisconsin and Michigan with a total of 25 people rescued. Station Sturgeon Bay crew members responded to 11 people stranded
Healthcare Foundation of La Porte: City of La Porte Housing Initiative shares study findings
Findings from a housing study have been shared by by the City of La Porte Housing Initiative. Healthcare foundation of La Porte released the following in a media release: Housing is inextricably linked to the health and wellness of a community’s residents and to the vitality of the community’s economy. With this in mind and at the urging of Mayor Tom Dermody, the
Duneland Schools welcomes Marianne Orfanos to leadership team
The Duneland School Corporation is welcoming Marianne Orfanos to its leadership team as the district’s new Director of Exceptional Learning. The appointment comes as Porter County Education Service (PCES) interlocal school districts are bringing special education teaching and paraprofessional staff directly under their respective umbrellas in 2023-2024. Orfanos will begin her new role this spring. “Marianne is a proven leader
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Salvation Army of Michigan City hosts food drive to tackle hunger
MICHIGAN CITY – The Salvation Army of Michigan City is offering a unique way to celebrate the “Big Game” by
Center for Creative Solutions, Inc.® Announces Poetry Showcase for World Creativity and Innovation Week
Creatives, April is for you! Throughout the month, Northwest Indiana will celebrate both World Creativity & Innovation Week, April 15-21,
Valentine’s Beer & Pinball at Full Tilt Arcade and Pinball
Head over to Full Tilt Arcade and Pinball on Tuesday, February 14th at 5:00 PM for a special-Adults Only Event.