Northwest Indiana Eclipse Information
Sunny and breezy conditions are in the forecast this afternoon in the Region during the solar eclipse, while the National Weather Service says there could be a few clouds, mainly high-altitude thin cirrus clouds, in central Indiana, which is in the path of totality. Experts say there will be about 95-percent coverage i...
Apr 08, 2024
Crown Point High School Career Fair
In Crown Point, Crown Point High School says it is hosting a large career fair on April 26, 2024, and there's still an opportunity for businesses and professionals to be part of the event and speak with students in the junior and senior classes. Contact Crown Point High School for more information on hosting a table in...
Apr 04, 2024
Crown Point Mayor Land 2024 State of the City
In Crown Point, Mayor Pete Land will deliver his annual State of the City address Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Franciscan Health Pavilion at Bulldog Park on South West Street. The Mayor's Office says city departments, local businesses, and community stakeholders will gather for a night of networking, awards, and ann...
Apr 03, 2024
IHSAA Announces Classifications for Several High School Sports
In Indianapolis, the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Tuesday April 2, 2024, announced classifications for schools in several sports that will be in effect for the next two school years. The classifications are for prep football, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, and girls volleyball and...
Apr 03, 2024
Purdue Developing Pavement to Charge EVs at Highway Speeds
In Tippecanoe County, Purdue University says construction was set to begin as soon as this week and continue into Fall, weather permitting, on a first-of-its-kind test-bed to develop wireless charging for electric vehicles (EVs) as they're traveling at highway speeds. A quarter-mile stretch of U.S.231/U.S.52 in West La...
Apr 03, 2024
Final Open House for Merrillville Momentum Comprehensive Plan
In Merrillville, a year after launching the Merrillville Momentum Comprehensive Plan initiative, the town says the project is entering its final stages. "I'm excited that our residents, business owners, and other stakeholders get to view the blueprint for Merrillville's future," said Town Council President Ri...
Apr 02, 2024
NIPSCO Marks National Safe Digging Month
April 1 marks the start of National Safe Digging Month, and NIPSCO is urging everyone to remember to contact 811 before beginning projects that require digging. The Merrillville-based utility says regardless of whether you're installing a mailbox, planting trees, or performing any other outdoor digging project, to cont...
Apr 01, 2024
Ivy Tech Lake County Offers Job and Resource Fair
In Lake County, job seekers are welcome to meet potential employers and learn about hiring opportunities at the Job and Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the Gary location of Ivy Tech Community College's Lake County Campus on Broadway, Ivy Tech announced. The fair takes place from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Arts an...
Apr 01, 2024
Andrean High School Announces Commitment to Stay in Merrillville
In Merrillville, Andrean High School is staying on the town's north side at 5959 Broadway, a news release said. Andrean Principal Jaycob Knazur announced Monday March 25, 2024, that the school is embarking on an investment initiative, potentially involving renovations, new on-site construction, and possible redevelopme...
Mar 27, 2024
Valpo Parks to Host Solar Eclipse Event
In Valparaiso, Valpo Parks is hosting a special event during the solar eclipse. The Region isn't in the zone of totality, but Valpo and northwest Indiana will still experience about 95-percent coverage of the sun during the early afternoon Monday April 8, 2024. Valpo Parks says it is partnering with Valparaiso Universi...
Mar 26, 2024