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City of Mishawaka Welcomes AmeriCorps NCCC Team for Ecological Restoration Along the Riverwalk

City of Mishawaka Welcomes AmeriCorps NCCC Team for Ecological Restoration Along the Riverwalk The City of Mishawaka is excited to announce the arrival of an AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) team, set to begin an important ecological project along the Mishawaka Riverwalk. This dedicated team of five members will be in the...

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Operation Feed La Porte County hits all time record of 8,000 pounds of meat for food pantry

Operation Feed La Porte County hits all time record of 8,000 pounds of meat for food pantry On the morning of Monday, August 5, Operation Feed LaPorte County held a food drive at the La Porte County Fairgrounds. Representatives from local food pantries run by organizations like Saint Vincent De Paul, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, and...

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Sinai Forum at Purdue Northwest spurs illuminating conversations with today’s thought leaders

Sinai Forum at Purdue Northwest spurs illuminating conversations with today’s thought leaders In 1953, a determined woman and a group of neighbors in Michigan City, Indiana planted the seeds of an invaluable community resource, whose impact continues to resonate today. The Sinai Forum at Purdue Northwest, originally founded at the Sinai...

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IUSB biochemistry students gain invaluable professional experience as paid researchers

IUSB biochemistry students gain invaluable professional experience as paid researchers Landing paid research positions is the ultimate goal for many of those working in the scientific field, but IU South Bend students are able to do so as undergraduates. Biochemistry students are conducting research that has practical applications,...

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Victor Kamwendo adds Emmy nomination to growing list of accomplishments

Victor Kamwendo adds Emmy nomination to growing list of accomplishments When Victor Kamwendo moved to Los Angeles after graduating from IU South Bend, he was hoping to establish a career as an actor and producer-director. So far, so good: the acting roles continue to accrue, and his offscreen skills have now earned him...

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MC Salvation Army Offers Class to ‘Get Ahead’

MC Salvation Army Offers Class to ‘Get Ahead’ 12-week ‘Bridges Out of Poverty: Getting Ahead’ class to start August 14 The Salvation Army of Michigan City will launch another 12-week session of “Bridges Out of Poverty: Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’ By World” beginning on Wednesday,...

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All Elkhart Community Schools Students Eligible For Breakfasts, Lunches at No Cost For 2024-25 School Year

All Elkhart Community Schools Students Eligible For Breakfasts, Lunches at No Cost For 2024-25 School Year For the 2024-25 school year, all Elkhart Community Schools students will be provided breakfasts and lunches at no charge. The district applied and qualified for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) in partnership with the USDA and Indiana...

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Elkhart Community Schools Works With Families, Community To Recover From Storm

Elkhart Community Schools Works With Families, Community To Recover From Storm Elkhart families and schools were impacted by the tornado and storm damage that occurred earlier this week. Four Elkhart Community Schools buildings sustained structural and electrical damage, as well as damage to the sidewalks and surrounding...

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