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Chester Inc. Chairman Emeritus Pete Peuquet shares his journey and business insights at Valpo Chamber Network at Noon
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On Tuesday, February 24, Journeyman Distillery in Valparaiso invited community leaders throughout the area to connect with each other at the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce’s Network at Noon event. The attendees were able to listen to the journey and career path of Pete Peuquet, former owner and CEO of Chester Inc. Rex Richards, President and CEO of the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce …
10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, February 26 – March 1
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With just a few more weeks left before the winter season washes away, the spring festivities in Northern Indiana are starting to ramp up for the next season ahead. Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend and be sure to add some to your calendar! Join the Michiana Women’s Alliance at Ivy Tech Community College Women throughout the Region will …
Survivor Series: Erin Livingston
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When Erin Livingston woke up one morning in February of 2024 with stomach pain, she initially decided to dismiss it, assuming it was nothing more than indigestion or, at worst, kidney stones. “It just felt like one specific spot, and it was slightly painful,” said Livingston. “I waited a day, and I thought, ‘You know what? I'm gonna be fine.’ Then I woke up the next day and it hurt a …
BOYS BASKETBALL Marquette Catholic VS. Hebron 2026
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FINAL SCORE: 64-60 Marquette Catholic The Hebron Hawks Cheer and Dance squads performed during halftime and kept the crowd on their toes! Both squads won their respective Porter County Conference (PCC) conference championships in both cheer and dance over the month and the dance squad had their championship skit ready to perform during halftime! Keep up the amazing work everyone! TOP …
NorthShore Health Centers Introduces Centering Program to Three Locations
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NorthShore Health Centers recently rolled out its new Centering Program. The program is based on centering group care, which leans on group care that incorporates a health assessment, interactive learning, and community building. Under this philosophy, 8-10 patients are brought together for a series of sessions in which they are given time to work one-on-one with their provider for an …
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: The competition season has come to the ACC
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What’s recently happened? The Hammond Area Career Center (ACC) recently held the Regional Skills USA competition. The construction trades contest took place on January 31 and other categories such as culinary and cosmetology were held on February 7. “Honestly, it was a great experience where you can learn so much,” said Violet Cruz, a first-year student in the cosmetology …
Elevate Porter County shares updated comprehensive plan with county residents at wellness workshop
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On Monday, February 23, the Porter County Expo Center welcomed residents of Porter County for an opportunity to receive a comprehensive wellness check about the community’s most pressing challenges. Elevate Porter County organized a workshop for residents to learn about statistics and trends that represent the current and future status of Porter County. The open house guided visitors to …
City of Hammond brings nostalgia to the Region Rats at 10th annual 219 Day Celebration
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Plenty of people live in Northwest Indiana, but the people who wear their hometown on their backs are the ones who earn the “Region Rat” label. On Saturday, February 21, the City of Hammond invited the residents of the Region to an all-night party to celebrate memories of Northwest Indiana while making new ones. Aileen Ibarra, special events coordinator for the City of Hammond, values 219 …
Learn to Skate students go for gold at 4th annual program showcase
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Crown Point Athletics brought a bit of the Winter Games to Bulldog Park on February 21 during its fourth annual Learn to Skate showcase at the Timothy Grzych Ice Rink. The showcase is a fun conclusion to the Learn to Skate program, letting participants show off their skills in a family friendly and encouraging environment. “It's just something fun. They get to put together the skills from …
GIRLS BASKETBALL SEMI STATE Crown Point VS. Norwell 2026
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The Crown Point Girls Basketball team took on Norwell in the semi finals for semi state. The Bulldogs put up one heck of a fight, but sadly, it was not enough. Crown Point lost with a final score of 63 to 48.
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Andrean High School enters a season of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving
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What recently happened? The Andrean High School family recently gathered in prayer for our Ash Wednesday Mass, marking the beginning of the Lenten season. Students and faculty received ashes as a visible reminder of what lent calls for: fasting, prayer and almsgiving. During his homily, Father Stevens led the entire school in a guided reflection. Students were invited to sit …
BOYS SWIMMING SECTIONAL PRELIMS at Lake Central 2026
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The Boys Swimming Sectional Prelims were hosted at Lake Central High School on February 19th.

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