Category Archives: local news
Congressman Mrvan Announces Safe Streets for All Grants for Michigan City, Whiting, NIRPC
Indiana U.S. Representative Frank J. Mrvan has announced federal grant awards for the cities of Michigan City and Whiting, and the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) under the D...
Nov 19, 2024
Crown Point to Honor Fallen Heroes at Wreaths Across America Ceremony
In Crown Point, officials say the Julia Watkins Brass Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the City of Crown Point will honor fallen heroes by placing wreaths on their graves ...
Nov 19, 2024
Franciscan Health Breaks Ground on St. John Medical Office Building
In St. John, Franciscan Health broke ground this month a new medical office building on U.S. 41/Wicker Avenue. The two-story building will house an ExpressCare, primary care and specialty physician of...
Nov 15, 2024
Region Communities Receive Community Crossings Grants
Communities across northwest Indiana are getting a share of nearly $140 million in recently announced Community Crossings matching grants. Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb says nearly 14,000 miles of roa...
Nov 13, 2024
US 12 Closure at State Road 249
In northern Porter County, U.S. 12 under the State Road 249 bridge is set to be closed for about two weeks. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says the U.S. 12 closure from on or after M...
Nov 13, 2024
Crown Point Fire Department Unveils New Engine
In Lake County, the Crown Point Fire Department recently unveiled a new engine. "It's more than just an updated piece of equipment; it's a powerful tool that helps us keep Crown Point safe," said Fire...
Nov 11, 2024
Ivy Tech Lake County Presents Annual Alumnus, Benefactor of the Year Awards
Ivy Tech Community College's Lake County campus and the Ivy Tech Foundation recently presented their Distinguished Alumnus and Benefactor Awards during a ceremony in Indianapolis. Each of Ivy Tech's 1...
Nov 08, 2024
Valparaiso Names New Planning and Transit Director
In Valparaiso, Bob Thompson has been named Planning and Transit Director for the city. The city says Thompson, who's served as Deputy Engineer for Valpo for the past year, has more than 33 years of ex...
Nov 08, 2024
New SR 249 Bridge Marks Milestone for Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor
In Porter County, Ports of Indiana says state and local officials celebrated the opening of a new highway bridge this week for the Hoosier state's Lake Michigan port. A news release said the new State...
Nov 08, 2024
Severe Drought in Most of Northwest Indiana
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor is now showing Severe Drought across most of northwest Indiana, with Moderate Drought in the northern half of Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties. The map shows much of ...
Nov 05, 2024
