Category Archives: local news
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
Valparaiso Awarded Indiana's Green Project of the Year
Valparaiso has been named Indiana's Green Project of the Year by Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (Aim) for the city's solar power initiative. The award recognizes Indiana's leading project for susta...
Sep 08, 2023
Crown Point First Responders to Host End of Summer Twilight Bike Ride
In Crown Point, public safety officials are hosting a First Responders Twilight Bike Ride this weekend. The ride begins at 7 pm with check-in starting at 6 pm at the Summit Street Trailhead of the Eri...
Sep 08, 2023
Walk to End Alzheimer's to be Held at Three Northwest Indiana Locations
Northwest Indiana residents will be participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's at three locations over the next few weeks. The Lake County Walk will be held at Wicker Memoria...
Sep 07, 2023
NIPSCO Announces 2023 Public Safety Education and Training Grant Recipients
Sixteen organizations across northern Indiana will be able to further public safety initiatives - like carbon monoxide safety education or lithium-ion battery response training, for example - thanks t...
Sep 07, 2023
