Category Archives: local news
"Drop-In" and Volunteer with Indiana Dunes National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes Tourism are rolling out a new and easy way to volunteer. Drop-In Volunteering opportunities will be available nearly every day of the week, including stew...
Apr 11, 2023
Michigan Produce Manufacturer Issues Lettuce Recall
A company based in Kent County, Michigan is recalling lettuce and packaged salad products over concerns of listeria. Revolution Farms of Caledonia issued the recall after the Michigan Department of Ag...
Apr 10, 2023
Ivy Tech Offering Free Summer Courses for High-School Students
Ivy Tech Community College says all Indiana high-school students can enroll in its courses for free this summer. The complimentary courses are a chance for students to explore possible career options ...
Apr 10, 2023
March Tornado Confirmed in Porter County
The National Weather Service Chicago says the number of confirmed tornadoes is up to 22 in the Chicago forecast area from March 31, 2023, and additional investigation continues into other locations of...
Apr 09, 2023
Bears Legend Coming to Crown Point for First Responders
(Image provided) In Crown Point, First United Methodist Church presents Bears and Badges, a fundraiser dinner for Crown Point first responders, on Friday, April 14, 2023. The event featuring Chicago B...
Apr 09, 2023
Congressman Mrvan Announces Community Forum Schedule
Northwest Indiana Congressman Frank J. Mrvan this week announced the schedule for the 2023 Community Forums that will be held throughout Indiana's First Congressional District. "As your U.S. Represent...
Apr 04, 2023
Valparaiso Celebrates Trees with Planting Events
In Valparaiso, the city is celebrating trees with upcoming tree planting events and inviting the community to get involved. "As we look ahead to both Arbor Day and Earth Day, we wanted to mark these s...
Apr 04, 2023
Friday Tornadoes Confirmed in Northwest Indiana
The National Weather Service Chicago says at least 16 tornadoes have been confirmed in their coverage area, including an EF-1 in Merrillville, an EF-1 tornado near Remington and EF-2 near Fowler. Mete...
Apr 03, 2023
Crown Point Mayor to Deliver Inaugural State of the City Address
In Crown Point, Mayor Pete Land will deliver his inaugural State of the City address from 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at the Franciscan Health Pavilion at Bulldog Park on South West Street. The...
Mar 30, 2023
Valparaiso to Launch Recycling Education Campaign
(Image provided) In Valparaiso, the city is launching an education campaign reminding the community about what and how to recycle. "We have heard from the community that they want Valparaiso to contin...
Mar 30, 2023
