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City of Lake Station implements improvements to both sewer and stormwater infrastructure in ongoing master plan

City of Lake Station implements improvements to both sewer and stormwater infrastructure in ongoing master plan When City of Lake Station Project Manager Dwayne Polarek began his position in 2009, he was quick to recognize that the infrastructure in the area was in desperate need of improvement. As someone who has worked for municipalities since 1985, Polarek...

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Porter-Starke Services to host virtual symposium with Scott D. Miller, Ph.D. to educate, celebrate, and advocate for mental health

Porter-Starke Services to host virtual symposium with Scott D. Miller, Ph.D. to educate, celebrate, and advocate for mental health For their 2021 Living Health, Balance, & Hope Symposium, to be held on Thursday, May 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Porter-Starke Services Foundation is thrilled to be welcoming Scott D. Miller, Ph.D. Though this year’s event...

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Governor Holcomb signs bill ratifying gaming compact with the Pokagon Band, demonstrating partnership, friendship, and shared respect

Governor Holcomb signs bill ratifying gaming compact with the Pokagon Band, demonstrating partnership, friendship, and shared respect Leaders and community members from the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan and Indiana, the State of Indiana, St. Joseph County, the City of South Bend, and the Indiana Gaming Commission gathered to witness a huge milestone on Tuesday...

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South Shore CVA ambassadors use creativity, passion, and personal experience to connect visitors to the best of the Region

South Shore CVA ambassadors use creativity, passion, and personal experience to connect visitors to the best of the Region Feature image photos by Becky Bewick (@beverly1717), Joanna Cortes (@joanna84c), Marianne Lee (@mariannejean61), Molly McGuire (@mmcguirl.photography), and Christine Olson (@colson6933) When South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority (CVA)...

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Bartholomew Funeral Home treats you like family while still protecting you as a consumer

Bartholomew Funeral Home treats you like family while still protecting you as a consumer As Valparaiso’s oldest privately-owned funeral establishment, Bartholomew Funeral Home has spent decade after decade serving the community since 1892. Not only are the customers they provide for coming to them at what is likely the hardest point in...

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Donna Flanagin of Flanagin’s Bulk Mail Service reflects on 25-year anniversary of serving customers with a bright smile and inviting business

Donna Flanagin of Flanagin’s Bulk Mail Service reflects on 25-year anniversary of serving customers with a bright smile and inviting business With Flanagin’s Bulk Mail Service now celebrating 25 years of magic, inspiration, hard work, and quality mailing for deserving customers, Owner Donna Flanagin is here to share about her perspective and the insight she has gained from the start...

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Dr. Kelly Rock of Vale Park Animal Hospital found a family in coworkers and clients alike

Dr. Kelly Rock of Vale Park Animal Hospital found a family in coworkers and clients alike With a journey in veterinary medicine that took root in New Jersey, then continued in Rhode Island, followed by some time in the Caribbean, Dr. Kelly Rock is proud to currently be residing in the Region where she is surrounded by the people she...

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Social Media Specialist and Intern Cassidy Belk emphasizes how REGIONAL federal credit union is a special place to work and learn

Social Media Specialist and Intern Cassidy Belk emphasizes how REGIONAL federal credit union is a special place to work and learn REGIONAL federal credit union searched for an intern to manage its social media at the end of 2020. Valparaiso University (VU) Junior Cassidy Belk happened to be the right fit that came along at just the right time. Belk, a resident of Hobart, is...

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