Hammond community center adding pickleball courts

The Jean Shepherd Community Center is embracing pickleball. The city of Hammond has announced the center will house 12 indoor courts and partner with a local pickleball group to offer clinics, leagues and tournaments beginning in early November.... Read More

Girls Inc. of Jefferson County lands $180K grant

The funding will be used to hire a dedicated mental health advocate, who will conduct interventions but also lend support through programming and skills-based groups, the foundation said. The goal is to help girls improve their interpersonal interactions and build self-esteem.... Read More

Ivy Tech opens expanded nursing school in Bloomington

An expanded facility to train nurses on the campus of Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington welcomed its first students at the beginning of the fall semester. The 4,000-square-foot nursing school expansion nearly doubled the number of training lab beds to 15.... Read More

Wesselman Woods leader stepping down

The executive director of the Wesselman Woods land conservation organization is stepping down to take on a new role with a faith-based group focused on environmental and racial justice. Zach Garcia served as executive director of Wesselman Woods for two years.... Read More