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McCormack Returns to Alma Mater as PHS Varsity Football Coach

A new, but familiar face will be at the helm when the Portage varsity football team takes the field next August. Wally McCormack has been named the new varsity head coach, replacing Jeromy Flowers, who resigned to take a job as an assistant at Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Illinois. McCormack has deep Portage roots, having lived in the city his whole life,...
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-PHS Athletics Roundup: Baseball Wins Senior Night, Softball Shutout, Track Sectionals, and More!

-This Week's "Lakeshore Drive" Segment Touches on Facebook's IPO, Shifting Marketing Communications,

-NIPSCO CEO Discusses Powering Lives and Businesses, Looks Toward the Future with Porter County Chamber Members

-REGIONAL Federal Credit Union Participates in I Need a Hug and Reading Buddies Programs

-Reality in Store at Willowcreek Middle School

-From My Desk to Yours: Success

-The Value of Saying Hello

-Portage Chamber May Business of the Moth: McShane's, Inc.

-10 Fun Things To Do This Weekend in Northwest Indiana: Celebrate Spring, K9 Run, Bicycle Rodeo, and Car Show

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Tallian Awarded for Dunes State Park Tourism Efforts

On Thursday, the Indiana Dunes Tourism Bureau in Porter County and LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau honored 22 businesses, organizations and individuals for their contributions to the region’s tourism industry. A winner of the Recognition of Service Excellence (R.O.S.E) Outstanding Legislator Award, State Senator Karen Tallian (D-Portage) said that she...
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-The Pre-Approval Puzzle

-Taking Care of Your Investments

-SBDC Adviser Connects with Clients at INnovation Center

Sports Articles

Duneland Chamber to Host Annual Golf Outing

Tickets are now on sale for the Chesterton/Duneland Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing, which will be held on Monday, June 4, at Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton. The outing will begin at 8am, with registration and a full breakfast. A shotgun start for registered golfers will begin at 10am. At 2:30pm, guests will enjoy after-play dinner and drinks. Tickets...
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-PHS Sports Physical Fair Held June 6-7

-Indians Baseball Team Falls One Spot in RSN Weekly Top Ten

-PHS Athletics Roundup: Boys Golf Falls to Lake Central, Crown Point, JV Softball Rolls Wheeler

-Registration Now Open for the Opportunity Enterprises Mudathlon Team

Health Articles

Zumbathon to Benefit OE

Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 7:00 - 9:00 pm Southlake Fitness, 3522 N Calumet Ave, Valparaiso Come for 2 hours of Zumba fun, with all proceeds going to OE! After the Zumbathon, El Salto is catering the after-party, with free appetizers and pitchers of margaritas for all participants. Cost is $25 to register by April 30, $30 if you register from May 1-18, and...
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-Opportunity Enterprises Taking Place in the 2012 Relay for Life!

-4th Annual Motorcycle Ride for Breast Cancer at Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso

-Caregiver Conference Offers Information on Coping with Alzheimer's Disease

-Franciscan St. Margaret Health Nurses Honored by Peers

Community Articles

Collection for Tires, Electronics, Appliances and HHW Set Saturday

Don't forget, this Saturday is the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County's largest collection event of the year! We'll be helping Porter County residents with their spring cleaning by providing a One Stop Drop collection event, accepting old and unwanted appliances, electronics, tires and household hazardous waste. The event is scheduled for 9...
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-Lake County Public Library Breaks Ground New Library Branch in Griffith

-First Baptist Church Collects Supplies on Mothers Day for Gabriels Horn

-Join Us as We Celebrate Our 100th Anniversary Together!

-April Was Volunteer Appreciation Month

Entertainment Articles

June First Friday All About Art in Downtown Michigan City

The Michigan City Mainstreet Association is pleased to present the First Friday Artwalk in the Uptown Arts District on June 1, 2012 from 5pm to 8pm. The Uptown Arts District is comprised of fine art galleries, retail and restaurants located in the area from 11th Street to the lake and Spring Street to Wabash Street in Michigan City, IN. The June First Friday...
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