New facility made possible by late LaPorte businessman

The LaPorte Salvation Army on Thursday will cut the ribbon to a newly remodeled facility made by possible by a six-figure donation in the will of late businessman Charlie Dye.

Salvation Army Ribbon Cutting

LA PORTE | The Salvation Army is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 25, to celebrate the dedication of their new building.

Salvation Army Ribbon Cutting

LA PORTE | The Salvation Army is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 25, to celebrate the dedication of their new building.

Members Advantage Credit Union donates $2,500 to Michigan City Salvation Army

MICHIGAN CITY | Members Advantage Credit Union recently made a donation in the amount of $2,500 to the Michigan City Salvation’s Army holiday fundraising campaign.

Do-it-yourselfers give new life to old dinnerware

Vintage dishware doesn't have to gather dust in the china cabinet.

LaPorte restaurateur hopes to serve up record-breaking BLT

LAPORTE | Brad Hindsley will attempt to make a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich longer than a football field.

Doing good all year round

While charitable giving increases towards the end of the year as important community needs are showcased, such needs continue all year long.

Hobart Kiwanis chili supper is Jan. 31 at St. Bridget gym

HOBART | The Hobart Kiwanis Chili Supper will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Jan. 31 at St. Bridget's gym, 107 Main St.

Porter County Salvation Army in home stretch of annual fundraiser

PORTAGE | Thanks to the Porter County chapter of Bikers for Christ, some 40 youngsters will have gifts under their Christmas trees next week.

Christmas clothing drive to benefit the Salvation Army

Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? The Crown Point High School's Lead Council is partnering with the Salvation Army in the annual "Christmas Clothing Drive," in which members of the community can donate gently used or new clothing. Clothes may be deposited on Dec. 19, 20 and…

Pastor Nickrand's record-breaking final hours

LAPORTE | We caught up with Pastor Billy Nickrand after his record-breaking bell-ringing run:

Bell ringing record broken

LAPORTE | Toward the end of a sleepless, record-breaking 60 hours, Billy Nickrand didn't know where he was or what he was doing.

LaPorte man vows to ring bell for 60 hours straight

LAPORTE | Billy Nickrand will be ringing in the holiday season this weekend - pretty much all weekend.

LaPorte man vows to ring bell for 60 hours straight

Billy Nickrand, pastor at Door Village United Methodist Church in LaPorte, is planning to ring the bell for the Salvation Army for 60 straight hours this weekend. He started at noon Thursday and plans to go until midnight Saturday. He is ringing the bell at Kroger in LaPorte.

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SOUTH HAVEN | Alan and Mellnda Beckler of Hobart enjoy a large Thanksgiving Day meal Thursday afternoon at the Salvation Army at the South Haven Christian Church.

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SOUTH HAVEN | Robert Casko, 61 of the Northwest Indiana area, enjoys a large Thanksgiving Day meal Thursday morning at the South Haven Christian Church. Robert is thankful for his voice beginning to return after having lost it completely 11 months ago.

Ameristar Casino Hotel serves up Thanksgiving meals in East Chicago

Ameristar Casino Hotel employee Stephanie Tavarez serves Thanksgiving meals Tuesday at the Salvation Army in East Chicago.

Ameristar Casino Hotel serves up Thanksgiving meals in East Chicago

East Chicago Mayor Anthony Copeland, far right, serves Thanksgiving meals to Willie Mae Julkes, from left, Trey Hinton, 5, and Tyrus Julkes on Tuesday at the Salvation Army in East Chicago.