-
Friday, May 29, 2020
Franciscan ExpressCare rolls out On My Way feature
Franciscan Alliance has added a new feature to the Franciscan MyChart application called On My Way. The On My Way feature allows patients to see wait times and easily reserve their spot in line at all Franciscan ExpressCare locations in Indiana and Illinois. Saving your place in line is as easy as opening the Franciscan MyChart application on any smart phone or tablet device, clicking on the On My Way icon and answering a few simple questions. Patients without the Franciscan MyChart app can still use
Friday, May 29, 2020Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest offers free admission during COVID-19 pandemic
VALPARAISO, Ind. – The Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest welcomes the public to its hiking trails and natural habitat, free of charge during this time of social distancing. The arboretum had been closed to the public since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic but reopened in early May. The hiking trails are open for visitors daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., while all facilities remain closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of guests and the community. Portable restrooms are
Friday, May 29, 2020Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana’s Summer Kidstop Registration is Open!
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana will be opening a number of their Club sites for summer programming. On June 1, Cedar Lake, Duneland, Portage, South Haven and Valparaiso Clubs will be re-opening their doors to provide youth with the Best Summer Ever! Registration for Summer Kidstop is now open with limited slots available. In order to register for Summer Kidstop, a child must have an updated Club membership and there is a $20 registration fee per family. To register, call Boys & Girls
Friday, May 29, 2020Sinai Forum at Purdue Northwest will not hold in-person events in fall 2020
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. – The Sinai Forum at Purdue Northwest announced today that due to health and safety considerations related to the coronavirus pandemic, the forum will not be held in its traditional format this fall. The Sinai Forum anticipates making an announcement in late July with details and dates about future programs. “Our highest priority is to provide a safe and enjoyable experience to learn and discuss important issues of the day,” Leslie Plesac, executive director of the
Tuesday, May 12, 2020PNW archivists encourage journaling of life in Northwest Indiana during the coronavirus pandemic
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. – Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Archives and Special Collections department of the University Library is working on a special project to document the unique historical moments created amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Northwest Indiana community is invited to participate in sharing everyday life experiences by keeping a log of living in the region during this period in history. How to participate Lives have been reshaped abruptly due to the coronavirus pandemic and
Tuesday, May 12, 2020Porter Regional Hospital Resumes Outpatient Surgeries and Elective Procedures
Valparaiso, IN – Patients who have delayed surgery or other non-emergency procedures can now work with their physician to secure care as Porter Health Care System, including Porter Regional Hospital, has successfully resumed some outpatient elective services. The hospital is following Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s Executive Order allowing some elective surgeries and procedures in hospitals with a low or no-COVID-19 census. Safety remains the hospital’s highest priority. Numerous precautions for
Tuesday, May 12, 2020Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction District to Offer Free Compost Loading the Week of May
Beginning Monday May 11th through Saturday May 16th, the Valparaiso compost site is offering FREE loading of compost, mulch and wood chips for Porter County residents. Mulch and compost will be loaded during specific hours: Compost can be loaded Monday through Saturday from 9am to Noon. Mulch can be loaded Monday through Saturday from Noon to 2:00 pm. This free service is offered in conjunction with the City of Valparaiso. Materials are loaded on a first come, first served basis. After Saturday, May 16th
Tuesday, May 12, 2020Porter County to receive more than $161,000 in federal funds to support local emergency food and she
Porter County, Indiana – Porter County has been awarded $161,046 by the federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program to support local food pantries and homeless shelter services. $94,655 of the award comes from the Federal CARES Act for coronavirus relief. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross, Catholic Charities USA, National Council of Churches
Tuesday, May 12, 2020Dunes Summer Camp Canceled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Chesterton, IN – With much sadness, Dunes Learning Center has made the decision to cancel all 2020 summer camps and the summer open house due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The safety of campers and staff is the highest priority. After reviewing the evolving CDC guidance, consulting with the National Park Service, and discussing options with other summer camp leaders, staff evaluated many possibilities and feel this is the right decision at this time. "We’ve looked at many options for keeping groups to
Thursday, May 07, 2020Lakeside Wealth Management Supports Families by Supporting Local Businesses
(Chesterton, IN) –The Lakeside Wealth Management team is spread out across the Northwest Indiana region and stretching as far as Indianapolis, South Bend and Illinois. While the team has been separated for the last several weeks, keeping each other, their families and clients safe, there’s one thing that always brings them together (although virtually right now), food! Recently the executive team for Lakeside initiated an eat local challenge to the team, designed to keep company morale high while also
Thursday, May 07, 2020Franciscan Health Family Birth Centers celebrate Nurses Week
The vital role played by nurses in the nation’s healthcare system has come to the forefront during the current coronavirus pandemic. During National Nurses Week, Franciscan Health hospitals aim to recognize the courage, commitment and sacrifice of these frontline healthcare workers. As part of this year’s celebration, the Family Birth Centers within Franciscan Health hospitals are providing newborns with a “Future Nurse” bib as a keepsake and recognition of the care that nurses provide every
Monday, May 04, 2020Horizon Bank donates $14,000 to local United Ways COVID-19 work
Northwest Indiana – Horizon Bank donated $14,000 to the United Ways of Lake and Porter counties to support their vast network of social services to alleviate COVID-19 economic pressures on Northwest Indiana households. “Prior to COVID-19, approximately 25% of Lake and Porter counties households were already considered cash-strapped,” said Kim Olesker, president & CEO of United Way of Porter County. “With the recent layoffs and other economic issues COVID-19 has created, we look for those in need of
-
Duneland Today
-
Village ProfileTM
Duneland Map
-
Sign up to get interesting news and updates from the Duneland Chamber delivered to your inbox.
Chesterton Tribune
Click here to visit their website!
-
Duneland Chamber Video
