Category Archives: local news
Valparaiso Awards Neighborhood Grants
In Valparaiso, the city has announced the awarding of 20 grants in the 2023 Neighborhood Improvement Grant program, providing over $216,000 in funds to support neighborhood unity and community improve...
Mar 29, 2023
Community Participates in Merrillville Momentum Kick-off Event
In Lake County, dozens of people attended a kick-off session for the Merrillville Momentum comprehensive plan to learn about the process and share their thoughts. The comprehensive plan involves town ...
Mar 29, 2023
Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony in Valparaiso
In Valparaiso, a Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony will be held Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 12 noon, at American Legion Post 94 on Monroe Street. Speakers will include Bob Carnegey, U.S. Army Vietnam Veter...
Mar 29, 2023
Valpo Chamber Announces Top Award Recipients for 2023
Valpo Chamber President Rex Richards has announced the recipients of the Distinguished Community Leader and Legacy of Service Awards, top honors handed out annually by the Chamber. Rob Thorgren, Presi...
Mar 29, 2023
Merrillville Recognizes First Female Foreman During Women's History Month
(Photo provided) In Merrillville, as part of Women's History Month, the town is recognizing Tracy Ryan, who was promoted in January of this year to become the Street Department's first female foreman....
Mar 27, 2023
NIPSCO and NiSource Charitable Foundation Support More Than 250 Community Organizations in 2022
NIPSCO this week released its corporate citizenship report for 2022 detailing more than $2.3 million donated to more than 250 non-profit organizations across northern Indiana including support given i...
Mar 23, 2023
Funds Awarded to Rural Indiana Communities for Infrastructure Projects
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced $127.6 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 38 cities, towns, and counties across rural Indiana to invest in loc...
Mar 22, 2023
Concrete Restoration Work to Begin on I-65 in Lake County
(Image provided) In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says two sections of concrete restoration work will require lane and ramp closures on I-65 between the I-80/94 interch...
Mar 17, 2023
Crown Point St. Patrick's Day Parade 2023
In Crown Point, driving and parking restrictions all around downtown due to tonight’s lighted St. Patrick’s Day parade and festivities. The city says, if you live near the parade route, ci...
Mar 17, 2023
Indiana Severe Weather Preparedness Week 2023
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is encouraging Hoosiers to plan ahead during Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 12-18, 2023. Each year, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDH...
Mar 15, 2023
