Category Archives: local news
NIPSCO Warns Customers to Be Aware of Scam Calls and Messages
NIPSCO says calls from scammers to homes and businesses posing as NIPSCO employees are on the rise-an issue impacting many energy companies around the United States. With this uptick in scams, NIPSCO ...
Nov 28, 2023
Valparaiso Announces Recipient of 2023 Good Neighbor Award
In Valparaiso, the city has announced its 2023 Good Neighbor recipient is Kevin Cornett. "Kevin Cornett is committed to his neighbors and to the Valparaiso community, giving his time and talent to his...
Nov 28, 2023
Update: Merrillville Broadway Rail Crossing Work
In Merrillville, the town says railroad crossing replacement between 66th Place and Caroline Drive on Broadway will take longer than expected. Canadian National (CN) Railway has informed the town the ...
Nov 17, 2023
INDOT Update on ProPEL U.S. 30 and U.S. 31 Studies
In northern Indiana, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says study teams have identified 55 potential solutions along parts of U.S. 30 and U.S. 31 to address issues and needs in areas li...
Nov 16, 2023
Ivy Tech Honors Alumni, Benefactors, Faculty
In Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College honored 19 Distinguished Alumni and 18 Benefactors at its 60th Anniversary Gala on Friday, November 10, 2023. "For anyone associated with the College, this ...
Nov 16, 2023
Governor Holcomb Declares Nov. 15 America Recycles Day
Governor Eric Holcomb issued a proclamation declaring November 15 America Recycles Day in Indiana. In partnership with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), the proclamation recog...
Nov 15, 2023
Closure Planned on Broadway in Merrillville for Rail Crossing Replacement
In Merrillville, the town says a railroad crossing project starting November 10, 2023, will result in a week-long closure in the 65-hundred block of Broadway. A news release says weather permitting, C...
Nov 03, 2023
Indiana Health Officials Announce First Two Flu Deaths of Season
The Indiana Department of Health Thursday confirmed the first two flu-related deaths of the season, which is typically October through May. Officials say more than 270 Hoosiers died after contracting ...
Nov 03, 2023
NIPSCO: November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month
November is recognized as Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month, and NIPSCO says it wants to take this opportunity to raise awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide in the community to help keep everyone...
Nov 02, 2023
Hobart Fire Department Marks 132nd Birthday
In Hobart, the city's Fire Department celebrates a birthday Thursday November 2, 2023. A post at Hobart Fire's Facebook page says the department was formed 132 years ago on November 2nd, 1891, and her...
Nov 02, 2023
