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Up-and-Coming Accounting Leader Becomes Licensed CPA

CLH earns another feather in its cap through its efforts to develop accounting talent in Indiana. Michigan City, IN – 5/26/2023 – Continuing its commitment to empower the next generation of accounting professionals, CLH, CPAs & Consultants is pleased to announce firm manager Allison Raymond has passed her certified public accountancy exam and is now a licensed CPA in the State of Indiana.  As a company, CLH is actively focused on training and supporting accounting talent. Raymond’s recent

Portage, IN Welcomes McCOLLY Real Estate's New Office with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

Small Changes Could Help Prevent Type-2 Diabetes

Valparaiso, IN – Over 30 million Americans have Type-2 diabetes. If left untreated or unmanaged, the disease can damage all aspects of the cardiovascular system, cause blindness, heart disease, loss of limbs and other serious conditions.    While Type-2 diabetes is most often diagnosed in adults 45 and older with a family history of the disease or in those who are overweight or obese, the condition is now becoming more prevalent in children, teens and young adults. Fortunately, there are small

Memorial Opera House Holds Little Shop of Horrors Auditions

Memorial Opera House is pleased to announce upcoming auditions for Little Shop of Horrors Director: Scot PJ MacDonald  Vocal Director: Kelly Staton  Choreographer: Molly Oros  Please fill out the Audition form here:   https://forms.gle/DicJkEMW2YwbqYJ68  Auditions: Monday, July 24th at 7 pm and Tuesday, July 25th at 7 pm at Memorial Opera  House, 104 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383. Callbacks (as needed): Wednesday, May  26th (time TBD).  You are welcome to sing a song of your choice

South Haven Fire Department accepting applications for firefighter/paramedic

SOUTH HAVEN – The Portage Township Trustee and South Haven fire Department are accepting applications to create an eligibility list for firefighter/paramedic positions which may become available in the next year Applications will be accepted year around. The list will be active following the testing process and will be active for one full calendar year. Testing cycles will be performed as needed. All applicants must hold a current EMT-B certification in the State of Indiana and be 18 years of age, at a

Congressman Frank Mrvan Visits VNA Meals on Wheels of Porter County to Support Volunteerism

VALPARAISO, IN – Congressman Frank Mrvan and approximately 20 of his campaign volunteers joined the VNA Meals on Wheels of Porter County program for "Frank's Day of Action." Congressman Mrvan's visit highlighted the essential role of volunteers in the Meals on Wheels program and the importance of community support.   Congressman Mrvan and his volunteers partnered up with current VNA Meals on Wheels of Porter County volunteers to deliver over 200 meals to seniors throughout Valparaiso, including

Community Healthcare System adopts HeartFlow Analysis, a breakthrough diagnostic tool for coronary heart disease

NORTHWEST INDIANA | Cardiologists at Community Healthcare System now offer a new, non-invasive technology called HeartFlow Analysis, to more accurately diagnose and treat patients with suspected heart disease. The HeartFlow  Analysis combines traditional cardiac CT imagery with the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) to create a  personalized 3-dimensional model of the patient’s coronary arteries and the blockages impacting blood flow.   “HeartFlow gives our physicians a much higher level of

Regional professionals complete 2022-23 Leadership Northwest Indiana program

HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. – The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest proudly announces the graduates of the Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI) program.   This premium leadership program, facilitated by a team that includes professors from the Purdue Northwest College of Business, as well as leadership practitioners, meets once a month for eight months. A 360 assessment and custom coaching are program highlights. The facilitation team provides research-based leadership content and skill-building for

A Summer Soundscape: Midwest Big Band featuring Mary Kay Steele & Jim Bulanda

Saturday, June 17 @ 8 pm  Big band music of the ‘20s, ‘30s and ‘40s has gifted American culture with arguably the greatest love songs on  the charts. Listening to the crooning of “Rat Pack” members Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Bing  Crosby, Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop on the radio was enough to melt any icy heart until it skipped a beat to   the thrill of a saxophone. Band leaders like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, and Glenn Miller drew crowds and bridged racial divides

Atlantic City Boys Featuring the hits of The Drifters, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

Memorial Opera House Foundation Presents   Atlantic City Boys   Featuring the hits of The Drifters, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons  Saturday, June 24, 2023 @ 8pm  BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Atlantic City Boys are four dynamic lead singers who have wowed  audiences at Las Vegas, Walt Disney World, Atlantic City, as well as cruise ships around the world.  Their show is an exciting mix of world class vocals and interactive comedy, featuring the rock-n-roll  harmonies of the Beach Boys,

Local Boys & Girls Clubs Director of Training Wins National Trainer of the Year Award

Portage, IN - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana is proud to announce that their Director of Training, Jonathon Young, has won the prestigious Trainer of the Year award from Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the National Trainers Initiative (NTI). Jonathon was recognized for his exceptional work in 2022, delivering high-quality trainings and making a significant impact on the organization and its employees.  Jonathon's dedication to his work was reflected in his training of over 150

Northwest Health Hospitals Nationally Recognized with High Hospital Safety Grades from Leapfrog

Grades reflects top national performance on patient safety through COVID-19 pandemic   Valparaiso, IN, – Two Northwest Health hospitals received high marks for quality of care today from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. Northwest Health – Porter received an “A”Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2023 and Northwest Health – La Porte received a “B”. This national distinction celebrates Northwest