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Marshall County Sheriff Recognizes Dispatchers
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel recently recognized and congratulated several dispatchers. Marshall County 911 dispatchers Molly Laidig, Morgan Hite, Jessica Johnson and Nichole Law achieved national recognition for receiving their Excellence in Dispatching certifications through the National Emergency Number Association. This distinguished achievement is awarded to dispatchers who have completed...
Golf Announces 2024-25 Schedule
8/22/2024 9:24:00 AM | MEN'S GOLF CHICAGO – DePaul men's golf announced its schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season, Thursday morning. The Blue Demons will kick off head coach Marty Scheine's final season as head coach on Sept. 14 where they will take part in the Golden Grizzlies Classic in Rochester Hills, Mich. Following that DePaul will return to the Zach Johnson Invitational, hosted by Drake University, on Sept. 23-24. After the opening two weekends of play, DePaul will take a break from competition ahead of the Dunes Club Invitational on Oct. 7 in New Buffalo, Mich. DePaul rounds out the...
Community Leaders to Convene for Meeting on Reducing Plastic Waste in Educational Spaces
In a continued effort to foster environmental sustainability and promote plastic reduction practices within the community, local leaders, educators, and environmental advocates will gather to discuss strategies for reducing plastic waste. The meeting will take place on August 28 at 6:30pm at Valparaiso University’s Harre Union, Ballroom C. The...
Lake County, Indiana: Schererville Town Dump Closing for Upgrades Until December
Schererville, IN – The Schererville Town Dump will close from Sept. 3 until mid-December 2024 for major upgrades. The facility, located at the Schererville Public Works Department, will undergo significant renovations, including a newly constructed dump site and infrastructure improvements. These upgrades are part of Phase 2 of the Kennedy Avenue expansion.
First March Out of the year for Notre Dame Marching Band Thursday morning
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- The Notre Dame Marching Band had their first March Out of year, which involves marching from their building between the library to the football stadium, on Thursday morning. At the morning march, returning band members were able to meet potential new band members. "We talk...
Starke County Community Foundation in Midst of Gift VIII
Starke County Community Foundation (SCCF) is on its way to a $750,000 match in funding from the Lilly Endowment. The Foundation is participating in Lilly’s GIFT VIII. So far, more than $57,000 has been raised locally in the 2-1 matching program. Lilly Endowment will provide $750,000 if the community foundation raises $375,000 for community funds by the end of 2025. Community Funds generate flexible grant dollars, allowing the Foundation’s grant committee to assess the greatest local needs to help address. Local non-profits and charitable groups can apply for this funding all year round and the committee considers applications on a quarterly basis.
Celebrating Public Art in Valparaiso with Mural Week
One thing that thriving communities often have in common is support for the arts. Studies have shown that public art provides numerous benefits to communities - from economics to tourism to inclusion. Valparaiso is one community that has made efforts to expand on public art efforts in recent years via...
Valparaiso Police Department Adds Three More Graduates from the School of Staff and Command at Northwestern University
The Valparaiso Police Department is pleased to announce the recent graduation of Captain Melanie Sheets, Detective Sergeant Chris Allison, and Patrol Lieutenant Jerame Simpson from the School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) at Northwestern University. The officers have successfully completed the (22) week Staff and Command program. This program, which was implemented by the Center for Public Safety in 1983, has graduated over 21,000 students both nationally and internationally. Captain Sheets and Detective Sergeant Allison were students in SPSC Class #564, while Lieutenant Simpson was a student in SPSC Class #572.
Portage Police Find No Threat After Report of Child Approached by Stranger
Portage, IN – A reported incident of a child being approached by a stranger in Portage has been deemed unsubstantiated. On Thursday, Portage Police and school officials took the report seriously, activating safety protocols that put schools on lockdown. According to the Portage Police Department, detectives interviewed the student...
Urban Meyer criticizes Notre Dame football’s quarterback recruiting … again
For the second consecutive year, Urban Meyer has criticized Notre Dame football quarterback recruiting. Here's what he said this time. The post Urban Meyer criticizes Notre Dame football’s quarterback recruiting … again appeared first on On3.
Powers Health hospitals recognized for commitment to high-quality care for heart disease, stroke
The acute care hospitals of Powers Health again were recognized for efforts to improve outcomes for patients with heart disease and stroke, earning accolades from the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines initiative. Community Hospital in Munster, St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago and St. Mary Medical Center...
University to host Welcome Weekend for over 2,000 new students
In the days leading up to Friday, approximately 2,090 first-year students and 200 transfer students will descend upon campus to begin their Notre Dame experience. The class of 2028, heralded as the most selective cohort to date, will move into residence halls and become introduced to the campus and community around them through Welcome Weekend.
Saint Mary's summer programs offer attendees college life experience
Over the summer, Saint Mary’s College hosted a myriad of summer camps and programs for young students ranging from elementary to high school with a record number of attendees. According to their website, Saint Mary’s College summer programs aim to implement the College’s mission “to empower women in all stages of life.”
Former Fisher, Pangborn residents prepare to move dorms
As students return to their dorms after summer break, South Quad residents are likely to notice a change in their everyday view. Where Fisher and Pangborn Halls once stood now lies an empty plot of land, as construction crews begin the work of building two new residence halls, one of which will be a women’s dorm named Grojean Hall. The grass in front of Rockne Memorial Gym has also been torn up amidst the construction.
Orientation Week at Saint Mary’s College welcomes class of 2028
Orientation Week is already underway at Saint Mary’s College, with move-in for the class of 2028 completed on Thursday. Roughly 407 students make up the class of 2028 this year, slightly below the enrollment of the class of 2027 of 422 students, which was the largest class in recent history.
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