Category Archives: local news
Former Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas to Run Again for Mayor in 2023
In Valparaiso, former longtime mayor Jon Costas has announced he will be running for mayor in 2023. Costas was mayor of Valparaiso for 16 years before retiring from the office in 2019. Current mayor M...
Dec 09, 2022
Franciscan Health Crown Point Robots Assisting in Kitchen, Environmental Deliveries
Franciscan Health Crown Point Cook Penny Root works in the kitchen as a TUG robot approaches to pick up a cart. The new robotic delivery system for kitchen carts and linens began operating this fall. ...
Dec 09, 2022
Washington Street Closure in Valparaiso Next Week
In Valparaiso, the city says part of Washington Street will be closed during the daytime for a couple of days next week for NIPSCO work to replace decorative light poles. The closure will be from Monr...
Dec 09, 2022
Former Valpo Mayor to Make Special Announcement Tonight
In Valparaiso, former long-time mayor Jon Costas says he will be making “a special announcement concerning the future of Valparaiso” tonight December 8th. There were no other details. Cost...
Dec 08, 2022
State of Indiana Announces New Partnership with Ivy Tech
The State of Indiana and Ivy Tech Community College today announced a new partnership they said will offer state employees an affordable education with no upfront tuition costs. "This is an investment...
Dec 08, 2022
Mars at its Brightest
Astronomers say tonight December 8th will be the best time to see Mars this year. The red planet will be on the opposite side of the Earth from the sun, rising in the east shortly after sunset and set...
Dec 08, 2022
Salvation Army Red Kettles Add 'TipTap' Donation Option
Bell ringers Andy Amick and Amanda Eck (Photo provided) The Salvation Army of Northwest Indiana is now using the new 'TipTap' system on its Red Kettle stands to give customers of local retailers more ...
Dec 07, 2022
INDOT Announces Community Crossings Grants
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Tuesday announced 229 cities, towns and counties statewide receiving a share of over $119 million in state matching road improvement funds through Comm...
Dec 07, 2022
Crown Point Receives Overwhelming Community Support for Adopt a Family Program
In Crown Point, officials say over the past two weeks the city has received overwhelming community support for its Adopt a Family program. At Monday’s City Council meeting, Crown Point Mayor Pet...
Dec 06, 2022
Ross Township Historical Society Receives Grant for 'Merrillville Memories'
Through its Heritage Support Grants program, the Indiana Historical Society awarded more than $45,000 in October to ten historical societies and organizations representing nine Indiana counties - incl...
Dec 06, 2022
