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Strack & Van Til honors longtime employees at annual Years of Service Luncheon
Over 100 employees boasting a combined 2820 years of service time with Strack & Van Til gathered at Avalon Manor on Thursday, April 25, for the grocer’s annual Years of Service Luncheon. The tradition celebrates some of the people who have helped make the store the respected institution that it is – those hardworking individuals who have spent more than 15 years with the company.
"We've just taken this step forward, but it is the beginning step." Special prosecuting attorney on Lowell Badger murder case explains uncommon proceedings
SULLIVAN CO., Ind. (WTHI)- A special prosecuting attorney involved in the Lowell Badger murder case explains some of the uncommon legal moves made in the case so far. A grand jury Wednesday indicted William Ray Grimes in the murder of Lowell Badger. Badger died in his home on December 8th,...
Indiana funding affordable housing for previous foster youth
Foster care youth aging out will soon gain access to rental accommodations that are affordable at four different sites across Indiana. With funding approved by the Indiana General Assembly, the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) has revealed its choice of four projects aimed at fulfilling the demand. Designed...
Food Bank of Northwest Indiana hosts soiree
The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana is hosting an evening event April 29 to recognize health care partners and raise money to support hunger relief. The post Food Bank of Northwest Indiana hosts soiree appeared first on Northwest Indiana Business Magazine.
After an award-winning season, Drew Burris wanted to ‘do it again.’ But the Hobart junior is doing it better.
Hobart junior Drew Burris didn’t rest on his laurels. Far from it. After the left-hander was named the Northwest Crossroads Conference pitcher of the year last season, he knew he had more to accomplish. “It felt great, especially as a sophomore,” Burris said. “There are a lot of great teams in the conference. I knew I had a good season, but that made me go, ‘Wow, I really did have a great ...
#1StudentNWI: Crown Point High School holds annual Prom
Amidst the excitement and anticipation that had been building for weeks, Crown Point High School's Prom Night finally arrived, much to the delight of students and staff alike. The air was filled with a palpable sense of excitement as students donned their finest attire and prepared for an evening of elegance and celebration.
UChicago Medicine cuts ribbon on new Crown Point facility
About 200 people were on hand to mark the ribbon cutting of UChicago Medicine's new health care facility in Crown Point. The post UChicago Medicine cuts ribbon on new Crown Point facility appeared first on Northwest Indiana Business Magazine.
Lowell Troopers recognized for 2023 Achievements
INDIANAPOLIS- Last week, troopers from the Lowell District attended and received awards during the annual Indiana State Police Awards Ceremony for their efforts and work in 2023. The ceremony was held at the Indiana Government Center South Auditorium. Superintendent Douglas G. Carter presented Trooper Joshua M. Luckey with the 2023...
#1StudentNWI: The Lowell Red Devils are busily breezing through the end of the school year
Lowell High School (LHS) recently hosted a career fair for the current juniors and seniors on April 10. The school tried its best to get businesses from as many future fields as possible. That said, LHS primarily highlighted careers in the surrounding Northwest Indiana (NWI) areas. Some of these businesses included Albanese Candy, Lowell Animal Hospital, Lowell Public Library, Athletico Physical Therapy, Denmark College, and many others in fields like graphic design, finance, insurance, etc.
Sneak peek – Munster High School’s Footloose ‘kicks off the Sunday shoes’ April 25–28
MUNSTER, Ind. (April 24, 2024) – Loose feet will be tapping this weekend as Munster High School students bring the rollicking musical Footloose to life. Based on the film of the same name — which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year — Footloose follows the story of Ren McCormack, a transplanted teen from Chicago who finds himself in small-town Bomont, where dancing is banned. With Ren as its spark, the town’s youth rebel, face their trauma, and find the joy of dancing again.
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