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Salvation Army of Michigan City hosts Bridges Out of Poverty sessions with Comcast support
On August 14, the Salvation Army of Michigan City began its next 12-week session of “Bridges Out of Poverty: Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’ By World.” The free class is designed to help attendees build skills and overcome challenges to create...
Surf Internet Advances Fiber-Optic Internet Expansion in South Bend
Surf Internet® proudly announces the expansion of its high-speed fiber-optic network to South Bend, further extending its reach within northern Indiana’s St. Joseph County. Following initial deployments in Lakeville and New Carlisle, Surf...
Regulating your child’s screen time with Comcast’s Jaylon Demps
In today’s world, children are going to be exposed to a screen. Whether it’s from a school-provided laptop to do homework or from a parent’s phone to help make a trip to the grocery store peaceful, screens have become integrated into our...
Center for Hospice Care announces Kaleidoscope, an at-home palliative care program
On June 13, Center for Hospice Care (CHC) announced the launch of its brand-new Kaleidoscope program, a home-based palliative care option for those with serious advanced illnesses. The program was met with applause at a gathering at CHC’s Mishawaka...
Surf Internet and Newton County Partner to Extend High-Speed Fiber-Optic Internet Throughout County
Surf Internet® and the Newton County Economic Development Commission (EDC) are paving the way for nearly all of the Indiana county’s residents to be connected to high-speed, fiber-optic internet by the end of 2024. Newton County is investing $4...
Hundreds step up at Soldier Field for clean air and lung health at Fight for Air Climb event
Chicago’s Soldier Field was transformed from a football stadium to a beacon of hope for thousands of people battling lung disease at the 15th annual Fight for Air Climb event on Sunday, May 19. Countless individuals packed the...
COMCAST BUSINESS BOOSTS INTERNET SPEEDS FOR CUSTOMERS NATIONWIDE
Comcast Business Now Offering Up to 3x Speed at No Additional Cost Comcast Business increased Internet speeds for business customers nationwide at no additional cost. Following are the newly increased speeds for new and existing customers,...
4-H and Food Pantries, Official 501c3 Formed!
For the last ten years, many residents of LaPorte County have been organizing Operation Feed LaPorte County. In 2024, the organization became an official 501c3 and the first board was formed. Operation Feed LaPorte County has made it...
Here’s the Deal on Xfinity’s New Mobile Plans
Mobile Introduces New, Unlimited Plans, Saving More Than Before Over the Big Three Starting this week, Xfinity customers, new and existing, can sign up for Unlimited and Unlimited Plus mobile plans starting at $40 per line, and enjoy the latest...