Press Release, Office of Governor Eric J. Holcomb: INDIANAPOLIS-Gov. Eric J. Holcomb celebrated the historic milestone of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) planting one million trees throughout Indiana in five years by planting a tree on the Statehouse lawn this afternoon. “Getting out and exploring DNR properties is one of my favorite Hoosier pastimes,” said Gov. Holcomb. “With

The following information is from the Unity Foundation of La Porte County regarding Teacher Appreciation Day Grants: Nominate a Teacher! In honor of Teacher Appreciation Day, four La Porte County teachers will be chosen at random from those nominated to receive a $250 classroom grant from Unity Foundation of La Porte County for items for their classrooms or to put

The Porter County Health Department is hosting a School Supply Drive happening now through May 31st. They’re collecting donations of new backpacks, school supplies and more to benefit students in Porter County. Drop off new school supplies at their donation boxes located in the main lobby and health department at 155 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso, IN.   Supplies needed: Backpacks Scissors

News Release, Indiana Department of Natural Resources: Indiana’s Natural Resources Commission (NRC) has opened a second public comment period for proposed changes to Indiana’s deer hunting rules before it votes on final adoption of the proposed changes. Most proposed changes intend to simplify Indiana’s deer hunting rules to make them easier to understand. Public comments can be submitted online at

A sold-out crowd watched in awe as Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch surprised 13 local youth programs with thousand-dollar checks at her inaugural charitable gala on April 19 at the Stardust Event Center at Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa. Through sponsorships and ticket sales, the mayor raised $113,000. These funds will benefit Michigan City organizations that offer youth services and