Category Archives: local news
Community Healthcare System to Hold Career Fair
Community Healthcare System announces they’re holding an upcoming career fair at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts on Ridge Road in Munster. The healthcare system says it is looking for ...
Feb 17, 2023
First Lady's Visit to Northwest Indiana Postponed
An announcement from the Office of the First Lady says First Lady Jill Biden’s visit to Northwest Indiana this week is postponed until a later date, additional details to follow. The First Lady ...
Feb 16, 2023
Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter to Host Virtual Kickoff for The Longest Day 2023
The Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter will host a virtual The Longest Day kickoff event on February 23, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Inspired by the summer solstice - the day with th...
Feb 15, 2023
PFAS Foam Collection Program for Indiana Fire Departments
PFAS collection at Indiana fire departments: Clockwise from top left, La Porte, La Porte, Vernon and Lawrenceburg. (Photo provided) The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has announ...
Feb 14, 2023
Community Support Helps Fire Department Replace Medical Equipment
(Photo provided) In Porter County, Liberty Township Volunteer Fire says generous donations and support from local businesses let them replace medical equipment in much need of replacing. With the purc...
Feb 13, 2023
Greater Northwest Indiana Association of Realtors Changes Name to Northwest Indiana Realtors Association
(Image provided) The Greater Northwest Indiana Association of Realtors (GNIAR) this week announced it has changed its name to Northwest Indiana Realtors Association (NIRA). The name change shortens th...
Feb 10, 2023
INDOT to Host Public Hearing Regarding U.S. 6 and U.S. 421
(Image provided) The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will host a public hearing the evening of Wednesday, February 15, 2023, regarding a proposed intersection improvement project for the ...
Feb 10, 2023
Governor Holcomb Proclaims February 11 as Indiana 211 Day
Governor Eric Holcomb has proclaimed Saturday, February 11 "Indiana 211 Day" as Indiana joins states and cities across the country raising awareness about 211. In 2022, Indiana 211, a free resource av...
Feb 10, 2023
Governor Names Valpo Mayor to NICTD Board
Valparaiso Mayor Matt Murphy (Photo provided) Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has named Valparaiso Mayor Matt Murphy to the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) Board of Trustees. N...
Feb 07, 2023
New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Crown Point
(Photo credit: City of Crown Point) In Crown Point, drivers have two new places to charge their electric vehicles. In late 2022, the city unveiled one charging station in the parking lot of the Crown ...
Feb 07, 2023
