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Lakeshore News Tonight Profiles Video Production & Media Studies Class

On Friday night, Lakeshore News Tonight traveled to Valparaiso High School to share a story on the Porter County Career and Technical Center’s Video Production and Media Studies class, which was doing a live video broadcast of the VHS boys basketball game against Crown Point. Check out the video below, and remember to watch Lakeshore News Tonight Monday through...
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-News from NIPSCO Economic Development Impact

-New Fitness Programs Coming to Sunset Hill Farm County Park!

-Get Involved, Get Noticed with 9th Annual Portage Community and Business Night

-The Midwest Corvette and Chevy Show Wants to Help You Get a "Car Fix" at the Chicago Auto Show

-Pekovic Named 2012 PHS Outstanding Young Man

-Hannah's Hope Donates 1 Million Pop Tabs to Ronald McDonald House

-Bringing Fashion to the Region: Dressing for a Body Change

-Rittenhouse Senior Living of Portage Hosts 1st Annual Valentines Day Prom for Seniors

-New Chevy Spark Shows Safety, Speed, Power Doesn't Require Size

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Business Articles

BizVoice Making a Difference

Phil Mercier was included in the September/October 2011 BizVoice® article, "Free Agents," about older employees seeking to re-enter the workforce (part of our Workforce Wise series). After reading the article, Jeff Maki, owner of Models Plus in Kingsford Heights (LaPorte County), reached out to Mercier and ultimately hired him. "Without that article, Phil and I...
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-Resolve to Better Your Career in 2012

-Purdue Doubles Research Investment, Expands Commercialization Effort

-QuickBooks Essentials Workshop Part One

-South Shore Clean Cities Newsletter: Annual Meeting, Green Shipping, and Chevy Volt Safety Update

Sports Articles

PHS Athletics Roundup: Freshman Basketball, Wrestling

On Tuesday, the freshman “A” basketball team lost to Lake Central 47-41. Jordan Simpson scored 15 points and Michael Diaz had 6 rebounds. The “B” team beat LC 44-38. Brian Mihal scored 14 points, Kyle Gregor scored 10 and Derrick Davis had 10 rebounds. Wrestling lost to Merrillville 40-26. Club 300 – 219 JV – 87 Freshman -...
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-PHS Gymnasts Defeat Hobart, Washington Township

-NWI Region Runners Looking for All Types of Runners to Join

-South Haven Little League Hosting Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament

-PHS Athletics Roundup: Gymnasts Break Score Record in Victory, Girls Basketball Falls

Health Articles

Programs Help Build a Blood Donation Generation

American Red Cross offers youth programs Students today have more power than they think. And it’s a power that comes from within. By becoming involved with blood donation activities, students from elementary through high school have an opportunity to effect change by helping to save lives. “We want kids to know they can make a huge difference in the...
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-Portage Low Vision Support Group

-2012 Duneland Relay for Life Kickoff Event

-Hannah's Hope Holds First Annual ZumbaThon

-Porter Health System Welcomes Interventional Radiologist to Medical Staff

Community Articles

Take the Date Night Challenge!

Reinvent your date night and strengthen your marriage by taking the DATE NIGHT CHALLENGE. Discover what "doing dating differently" can do for your relationship. Simulcast featuring Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley, marriage coaches, and comedian Jeff Allen. Held on February 10, 2012, at 6:30 pm, this event is FREE and all are welcome! Pre-register for childcare (free)...
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-PCACS Energy Assistance Program Extended

-Father-Daughter Duo Serves as Americorps Tutors

-PNC Students Develop WebQuests for Elementary Students

-National School Counseling Week

Entertainment Articles

PNC, Library to Host "Margin Call" Film Screenings

Public showings of the film "Margin Call" will be offered through a collaboration of the Purdue University North Central Odyssey 2011- 2012 Arts and Cultural Events Series and the Michigan City Public Library. The showings are free and open to the public. It will be shown Sunday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Michigan City Public Library, 100 E. Fourth St., Michigan...
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