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Goodwill celebrates as the Gary and Hammond Excel Centers’ Class of 2025 graduates go out to make their mark on the world

Goodwill celebrates as the Gary and Hammond Excel Centers’ Class of 2025 graduates go out to make their mark on the world On Tuesday, June 10, Goodwill held a joint graduation ceremony for graduates of the Goodwill Excel Centers located in Gary and Hammond. Over 55 graduates, along with their families and friends, gathered in the auditorium of the Hammond Area Career...

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Goodwill helps Elkhart and South Bend Excel Center graduates celebrate the bright future ahead

Goodwill helps Elkhart and South Bend Excel Center graduates celebrate the bright future ahead On Monday, June 9, Goodwill held a joint graduation ceremony for graduates of the Goodwill Excel Centers located in Elkhart and South Bend. Over 50 graduates and their families gathered in the auditorium of the Battell Community Center in...

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South Bend Schools Reinstates In-House Facilities Management

South Bend Schools Reinstates In-House Facilities Management The South Bend Community School Corporation (SBCSC) has announced a shift to in-house management of its facilities, effective July 1, 2025. This move aims to enhance operational efficiency and maximize resources for students and educators. ...

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UnitedHealthcare takes on 1,600-stair climb at Soldier Field as Fight For Air Climb sponsor

UnitedHealthcare takes on 1,600-stair climb at Soldier Field as Fight For Air Climb sponsor Starting at 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 22, people across multiple states gathered at Soldier Field in Chicago for a special purpose: to support and honor those with lung disease by participating in Chicago’s Fight For Air Climb. Participants...

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From First Splash to Lifesaver: How the YMCA of Greater Michiana Leads the Way in Water Safety Education

From First Splash to Lifesaver: How the YMCA of Greater Michiana Leads the Way in Water Safety Education May was National Water Safety Month—and for countless local children, teens, and adults, the YMCA is where confidence in the water begins and fear is left behind. Just ask Saanch. When she first began swim lessons, water was scary. “No, no, no, I...

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South Bend 5-Year-Old Joins National Wildlife Competition—and Plans to Give Back if He Wins

South Bend 5-Year-Old Joins National Wildlife Competition—and Plans to Give Back if He Wins Five-year-old Geo from South Bend isn’t trying to be famous. He’s just a kid who loves getting muddy, collecting rocks, and spotting the occasional bird on a family hike. But this summer, he’s taken on a new adventure—competing in a national...

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