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Graduation Station 2026
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We are so thrilled to have captured so many different varieties of photos to celebrate 2026 graduates this year. No matter what—we're there to cover these moments in whatever form they take. Caps off to all 2026 grads for perseverance! Don't forget to like, share, and spread the congratulatory word! College Graduations High School Graduations
Boone Grove High School Graduation 2026
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On May 29th, Boone Grove hosted its 2026 graduation ceremony.
NITCO to host annual Customer Appreciation Day on June 11
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Nothing kicks off the beginning of summer like a good old-fashioned block party. On Thursday, June 11, NITCO will host its annual Customer Appreciation Day in Hebron, offering an afternoon full of food, games and family-friendly fun while celebrating the customers and communities the company serves. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside NITCO’s corporate headquarters at …
UnitedHealthcare promotes a healthier future in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month
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As Mental Health Awareness Month concludes, the collective conversation around well-being of young adults continues to be reshaped by proactive change. National data from UnitedHealthcare and YouGov highlights the significant pressures facing today’s students and emerging adults. It also reveals an inspiring rise in resilience, awareness and community support. UnitedHealthcare urges …
BOYS TRACK & FIELD REGIONAL at Valparaiso 2026
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The Valparaiso Vikings hosted the Regional Boys track meet tonight. The Final scores are: 1. Chesterton 992. Merrillville 893. Crown Point 824. Lake Central 725. Hammond Morton 37.56. LaPorte 337. Lowell 318. Munster 219. Griffith 2010. Hanover Central 18
City of Michigan City Hosts MC Food and Music Fest
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Michigan City citizens celebrated Memorial Day weekend with the MC Food and Music Fest, a free, family-friendly gathering equipped with food trucks, small vendors, and live music. Crowds gathered at the Guy F. Foreman Bicentennial Amphitheater in Washington Park to get together over a wide variety of food and live music. Previously, Michigan City ran an event solely using food trucks to …
The women behind the wheel: How mothers help drive success at Sweis INFINITI of Merrillville
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The pace inside a dealership rarely slows down. Phones ring constantly, customers come in for appointments, paperwork stacks up, and the departments rely on one another to keep everything moving efficiently from start to finish. At Sweis INFINITI of Merrillville, many of the employees helping manage that fast-moving environment every day are mothers who balance careers, family …
The Woods Historic Grist Mill celebrates its 150th anniversary
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Located in Lake County Parks and Recreation’s Deep River County Park, the storied Woods Historic Grist Mill turns 150 years old this summer. This summer also marks the 50th anniversary of the Mill’s restoration. Over the years, the Mill has been core to the local community. For decades, many people in the area have enjoyed this iconic site. “The 150th anniversary of the current …
GIRLS TRACK & FIELD REGIONAL at Portage 2026
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1 Merrillville High School MERV 1092 Lake Central High School LAKC 973 Valparaiso High School VALP 78.54 Crown Point High School CP 705 Chesterton High School CHES 546 Munster High School MUNS 357 Kankakee Valley High School KV 298 Highland High School HIGH 249 Illiana Christian High School ILCH 1910 Kouts High School KOUT 17 Schools Participating: 21st Century, Bowman Leadership Academy …
A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Sarah Archer
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Sarah Archer has carved out a powerful voice in the Region’s music scene, blending heartfelt storytelling with real-life experiences. Archer grew up in Crown Point as one of six children. She graduated from Crown Point High School, went to school at Indiana State University, and has made a name for herself as a singer and songwriter in the Region over the past …
Oak Partners’ Mario and Will Ruiz continue a multigenerational legacy of financial planning and mentorship
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For many businesses, growth is measured in numbers — expanding offices, increasing assets or adding new clients. At Oak Partners, growth is also measured through relationships, mentorship, and the generations of families who continue building the company’s legacy. That legacy is especially visible in the relationship between Mario Ruiz and his son, Will Ruiz, who now work side-by-side at …
GreatNews.Life is hiring!
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News never stops, and GreatNews.Life is looking for team members who thrive on that. The best candidates for any position at GreatNews.Life – whether in IT, business development, or editorial – will have an unwavering connection to the mission of delivering our readers and followers the Great News they have come to expect from the area’s fastest-growing news media company. Exclusively …

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