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La Porte’s Deserving Children Shopping Tour brings the community together for the holidays

La Porte’s Deserving Children Shopping Tour brings the community together for the holidays The La Porte community came together for the 52nd annual Deserving Children Shopping Tour on December 6 and 7. The event, hosted by the La Porte County Association of REALTORS (LPCAR), sees children provided with the opportunity to shop for holiday...

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Ollie the emotional support puppy brightens students’ lives at Nathan Hale Elementary

Ollie the emotional support puppy brightens students’ lives at Nathan Hale Elementary For years, Julie Pearson, principal at Nathan Hale Elementary, has wanted to bring an emotional support puppy to her school. Pearson brought up the idea during principle meetings and mentioned the benefits that having an emotional support puppy at...

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CompressAir aids region manufacturers in spreading holiday cheer with top gifts and decorations made with compressed air

CompressAir aids region manufacturers in spreading holiday cheer with top gifts and decorations made with compressed air During the holiday season, the Region is fortunate to have so many places to be able to purchase the many gifts that go under the tree. Little do we notice, though, that often the popular toys and electronics on our wish lists are manufactured right...

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Indiana Beverage celebrates 30 years of fundraising with St. Jude

Indiana Beverage celebrates 30 years of fundraising with St. Jude Every year since 1992, Indiana Beverage has partnered with its local distributors and Coors Light to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Each year, the fellowship of fundraisers has managed to raise over $60k annually for the...

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Boosting student physical activity during Field Day at Hall STEM Academy

Boosting student physical activity during Field Day at Hall STEM Academy Kids at Hall STEM Academy in north Minneapolis are getting a lesson in outdoor fun. For the school’s annual Field Day event, several University of Minnesota student-athletes were on site to help coordinate activities and invoke a little friendly...

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Expanding access to comprehensive health care for rural and low-income Indiana communities

Expanding access to comprehensive health care for rural and low-income Indiana communities The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group, has awarded a $2 million, three-year grant to HealthNet Inc., a nonprofit health care provider serving Indiana, to expand access to primary and behavioral health care...

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