Category Archives: local news
Town Forming Community Committee for Merrillville Momentum Plan
In Merrillville, the town is looking for residents to join the Momentum Community Committee. The new committee will play a critical role in developing a comprehensive plan by working with town officia...
Jul 07, 2023
New School Resource Officer Announced in Valparaiso
Ptrl. Michelle Kodicek (Photo provided) In Valparaiso, the Police Department in conjunction with Valparaiso Community Schools announces the addition of a fourth School Resource Officer (SRO). Patrolwo...
Jul 06, 2023
INDOT Announces Next Call for Community Crossings Matching Grants
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says it is accepting applications for the fall 2023 call for projects for the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. Community Crossings grants ar...
Jul 03, 2023
Opportunity Enterprises Launches Support Group for Caregivers
In Porter County, Opportunity Enterprises (OE) has announced it is launching a support group for caregivers of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. CARES - Connect, Advocate, ...
Jul 03, 2023
Ivy Tech Lake County Announces Renovation Plans for East Chicago Location
Front entrance rendering (Image provided) In East Chicago, Ivy Tech Community College's Lake County campus has announced plans for extensive renovations at its location on East Columbus Drive beginnin...
Jun 30, 2023
Interstate 80/94 Ramp Closures for Concrete Restoration
(Image provided by INDOT) In Lake County, several Interstate 80/94 ramp closures are scheduled for concrete restoration this summer. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says the work is s...
Jun 28, 2023
Valpo Sports and Recreation Campus Update
(Image provided by City of Valparaiso) In Valparaiso, here’s an update on the city’s newest and largest park to be located just east of State Road 49 on the east side of the city. A news r...
Jun 27, 2023
Crown Point Sauerman Woods Park Improvement Project Update
Photo credit: The City of Crown Point In Crown Point, the city recently provided an update on the Sauerman Woods Park Improvement Project. Groundbreaking last September includes demolition of Hub Pool...
Jun 20, 2023
No Injuries in Cedar Lake Helicopter Crash
(Photo provided by Cedar Lake Police Department) (Photo provided by Cedar Lake Police Department) In Cedar Lake, officials say there were no reported injuries to the pilot, passenger, or anyone...
Jun 20, 2023
Much of Northwest Indiana Experiencing Severe Drought
The U.S. Drought Map is now showing Lake, Newton and most of Porter and Jasper counties in Severe Drought and Moderate Drought for much of the northern half of Indiana and a small portion southeast al...
Jun 15, 2023
