Category Archives: local news
State Road 249 Ramp to US 12 to Close for Bridge Work
In Porter County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says the ramp from southbound State Road 249/Port of Indiana to U.S. 12 is scheduled to close on or after Friday, November 3, 2023, t...
Oct 27, 2023
Ivy Tech Community College Alum Completes 150th Marathon
An Ivy Tech Community College alumnus recently celebrated the completion of his 150th marathon race at the Chicago Marathon earlier this month. Michael Eriks began his post-secondary education career ...
Oct 26, 2023
Bob Thompson Named Deputy Engineer for City of Valparaiso
In Valparaiso, Bob Thompson has been named Deputy Engineer for the city, Mayor Matt Murphy announced. "We're so pleased to have someone with Bob's extensive experience and expertise on our engineering...
Oct 24, 2023
Merrillville Seeking Resident Participation to Create New Town Slogan
In Merrillville, the town is creating a new slogan for the community, and residents have the opportunity to share their ideas of what it should be. "We're looking for a lot of assistance and help from...
Oct 24, 2023
Crown Point Police Department Relaunches Trading Cards
In Crown Point, the Police Department recently announced the return of their police trading card program. The third edition features 64 cards highlighting the entire department, including specialty un...
Oct 11, 2023
Ivy Tech Partners with Opportunity Enterprises on New Program
In Valparaiso, Ivy Tech Community College recently announced a new program launch with Opportunity Enterprises (OE) featuring training in light industrial work through OE's Vocational Training and Emp...
Oct 11, 2023
IDEM Hosting Open House on Grand Calumet River Area Restoration Efforts
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and partner organizations announce an open house focused on restoration efforts within the Grand Calumet River Area of Concern (AOC) in Northw...
Sep 25, 2023
Eastbound Interstate 80/94 Concrete Work Moving to Next Phase
(Image provided by INDOT) In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says eastbound Interstate 80/94 concrete work between Cline Avenue and Interstate 65 moves to the next phase ...
Sep 13, 2023
Valparaiso University Holds Recyclable Collection During Move-in
(Photo provided by Valparaiso University) (Photo provided by Valparaiso University) Valparaiso University says the inaugural year for recyclable material collection during move-in weekend was a...
Sep 13, 2023
Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction to Host Fix-It Fair
(Provided by Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction District) In Valparaiso, in partnership with the Porter County Public Library System, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter Coun...
Sep 12, 2023
