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As the American Red Cross works around the clock supporting those impacted by Hurricane Dorian, providing food, shelter and comfort, individuals outside the affected areas are urged to help by giving blood or platelets to ensure patients in the storm’s path and around the country have access to lifesaving blood. People can also help by making a financial donation to support relief efforts.Hurricane Dorian has forced the closure of blood donation centers and the cancellation of blood drives in its path, causing blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. When blood donations are disrupted in a region of the country,

A simple conversation could save a life, that's just one of the messages mental-health organizations are hoping to drive home on World Suicide Prevention Day (9/10). Indiana's suicide rate rose nearly 25 percent between 2008 and 2016, and Kelsey Steuer with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in Indiana says social stigma still prevents people from seeking help. That's why she says it's crucial to discreetly reach out to loved ones who might be struggling and ask the question directly. If a loved one has considered suicide, Steuer says the next step is to stay with them and connect them

A simple conversation could save a life, that's just one of the messages mental-health organizations are hoping to drive home on World Suicide Prevention Day (9/10). Indiana's suicide rate rose nearly 25 percent between 2008 and 2016, and Kelsey Steuer with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in Indiana says social stigma still prevents people from seeking help. That's why she says it's crucial to discreetly reach out to loved ones who might be struggling and ask the question directly. If a loved one has considered suicide, Steuer says the next step is to stay with them and connect them

In observance of National Child Passenger Safety Week, Franciscan Health will host free car seat safety clinics at its hospitals in Hammond and Michigan City.The clinic at Franciscan Health Hammond, 5454 Hohman Ave., will be 1:30-3:30PM, Sunday, September 15.  The clinic at Franciscan Health Michigan City, 3500 Franciscan Way, will be 11AM-2PM, Saturday, September 21.ArcelorMittal will provide free car seats installed by a certified technician while supplies last. Some qualifications are required to receive the free car seat.The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration recommends that whether you’ve just installed a car seat or need help installing or using one, you

PNW ranks 52nd nationally among the Best Engineering Programs, of engineering schools whose highest degree is a bachelor’s or master’s degree. PNW’s undergraduate business program has also been rated as one of the top programs among those accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). “Purdue Northwest is committed to academic excellence, and the recognition of these high-performing academic programs further validates the quality of our faculty members, facilities and the education our students receive,” PNW Chancellor Thomas L. Keon said. “PNW is proud to be recognized among such significant higher education peers.” Best Engineering Programs U.S. News ranks

A new Franciscan Health Crown Point hospital will be at the center of an exciting 500-plus-acre development that will bring multiple partners together to transform the city’s southeast side into a destination for advanced health care services, medical education, a commercial, retail and residential development, and a possible new home for Andrean High School. “This location will better serve a growing population and a state-of-the-art facility will deliver the latest healthcare technology to the community,” said Cal Bellamy, chairman of the Board of Directors, Franciscan Alliance, Northern Indiana Division. “We’re thrilled to begin planning a comprehensive medical and educational development

A new Franciscan Health Crown Point hospital will be at the center of an exciting 500-plus-acre development that will bring multiple partners together to transform the city’s southeast side into a destination for advanced health care services, medical education, a commercial, retail and residential development, and a possible new home for Andrean High School. “This location will better serve a growing population and a state-of-the-art facility will deliver the latest healthcare technology to the community,” said Cal Bellamy, chairman of the Board of Directors, Franciscan Alliance, Northern Indiana Division. “We’re thrilled to begin planning a comprehensive medical and educational development

On Wednesday, September 25, 2019, Deborah Chubb will receive one of seven Torchbearer Awards at a Ceremony at the Indiana Historical Society, 450 West Ohio Street in Indianapolis. Deborah Chubb worked to support the legal rights of women and children in her law practice before taking the position of Executive Director at a non-profit that provided affordable, high-quality early childhood education and care. In this position she supported women of all income levels in the advancement of their careers and education by providing reliable, high-quality childcare services as well as mentorship to both parents and staff. She expanded the organization's

 The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) has confirmed the first death of an Indiana resident due to severe lung injury linked to a history of e-cigarette use or “vaping.” The death, which occurred in an individual older than age 18, was confirmed Sept. 5 as part of an investigation involving health officials at the local and federal levels and in surrounding states. No additional details about the patient will be provided due to privacy laws.Indiana is investigating 30 cases of severe lung injury linked to vaping. Eight of those have been confirmed. The majority of the Indiana cases have

 The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) has confirmed the first death of an Indiana resident due to severe lung injury linked to a history of e-cigarette use or “vaping.” The death, which occurred in an individual older than age 18, was confirmed Sept. 5 as part of an investigation involving health officials at the local and federal levels and in surrounding states. No additional details about the patient will be provided due to privacy laws.Indiana is investigating 30 cases of severe lung injury linked to vaping. Eight of those have been confirmed. The majority of the Indiana cases have

The Social Security Administration announced last week that the first potential group of selected participants for its new electronic Consent Based Social Security Number (SSN) Verification (eCBSV) service.  The agency will roll out the service to these users in June 2020, and plans on expanding the number of users within approximately six months of the initial rollout.Social Security is creating eCBSV, a fee-based electronic SSN verification service, to allow select financial institutions and service providers, called “permitted entities” and including subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, subcontractors, or assignees of a financial institution, to verify if a person’s SSN, name, and date of

“As a precautionary measure, Indiana American Water shut down its Ogden Dunes treatment facility late Friday afternoon, September 6, 2019, after being notified by representatives of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) of a chemical spill into Burns Ditch at a U.S. Steel facility in Portage, Ind. Indiana American Water uses water from two Lake Michigan intakes as source water in northwest Indiana, including the facility at Ogden Dunes and the larger Borman Park water treatment plant located in Gary, Ind. Indiana American Water performs continuous real -time monitoring at our Ogden Dunes treatment facility, and although we have seen

The Porter County Animal Shelter is accepting applications for the position of Animal Control Officer.  This is a full-time non-exempt (subject to compensatory time) position. Visit porterco.org for more information. 

The Porter County Animal Shelter is accepting applications for the position of Animal Control Officer.  This is a full-time non-exempt (subject to compensatory time) position. Visit porterco.org for more information. 

Valparaiso Police have charged three subjects after they led police on a chase from Valparaiso toward Chesterton on August 4th, in a stolen vehicle. Valparaiso Police were first made aware of several suspicious incidents on the north end of the city involving these subjects.  They were observed stealing from multiple vehicles and involved in stealing a second vehicle from Appletree Ln. in Valparaiso. In all, approximately $45,000 in theft has been reported to police, as well as numerous reports of these subjects entering other vehicles prior to be located by police.  Once observed, the subjects attempted to elude police, even

Valparaiso Police have charged three subjects after they led police on a chase from Valparaiso toward Chesterton on August 4th, in a stolen vehicle. Valparaiso Police were first made aware of several suspicious incidents on the north end of the city involving these subjects.  They were observed stealing from multiple vehicles and involved in stealing a second vehicle from Appletree Ln. in Valparaiso. In all, approximately $45,000 in theft has been reported to police, as well as numerous reports of these subjects entering other vehicles prior to be located by police.  Once observed, the subjects attempted to elude police, even

Join hundreds of others for the Bolt for the Heart 5K Family Run/Walk this Sunday in Washington Park. The goal of the event is to raise heart health awareness and place an automated external defibrillator (AED) in every police patrol car throughout La Porte County.Online registration has ended. Race day registration and packet pickup begins Sunday morning at 7:30 AM and ends at 8:30 AM. The run/walk will begin at 9:00 AM sharp. Visit www.boltfortheheart.com for more information. 

Join hundreds of others for the Bolt for the Heart 5K Family Run/Walk this Sunday in Washington Park. The goal of the event is to raise heart health awareness and place an automated external defibrillator (AED) in every police patrol car throughout La Porte County.Online registration has ended. Race day registration and packet pickup begins Sunday morning at 7:30 AM and ends at 8:30 AM. The run/walk will begin at 9:00 AM sharp. Visit www.boltfortheheart.com for more information. 

A public innovation educational seminar from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, at its headquarters located at 6100 Southport Road, Portage, Ind. The goal of the event is to introduce innovation concepts to organizations looking to improve. It will focus on how to get initiatives started and how to avoid common pitfalls and mistakes that impede project success. Area manufacturers, process improvement and quality leaders, and entrepreneurs are encouraged to attend. The content is suitable for those starting out, but provides advanced content as well for seasoned innovation professionals. The event is limited to 25 participants and

A public innovation educational seminar from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, at its headquarters located at 6100 Southport Road, Portage, Ind. The goal of the event is to introduce innovation concepts to organizations looking to improve. It will focus on how to get initiatives started and how to avoid common pitfalls and mistakes that impede project success. Area manufacturers, process improvement and quality leaders, and entrepreneurs are encouraged to attend. The content is suitable for those starting out, but provides advanced content as well for seasoned innovation professionals. The event is limited to 25 participants and