Category Archives: local news
Precautionary Boil Advisory Issued in Lowell
In Lowell, Indiana American Water Company says it was working this morning Thursday October 6, 2022, to repair a water main break near East Commercial Avenue and North Fremont Street. The break has re...
Oct 06, 2022
Northbound I-65 Off-ramps to Close for Concrete Restoration
(Image provided) In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces the temporary closure of two Interstate 65 off-ramps for concrete restoration. Northbound I-65 to U.S. 30 in...
Oct 06, 2022
Teen Customizes Red Wagon for Community Hospital Pediatric Patients for Eagle Scout Project
Boy Scout Adam Lung and his father, Assistant Scoutmaster Jason Lung, present a customized wagon to Community Hospital leadership for pediatric patients. From left are Jason Lung; Randy Neiswonger, Co...
Oct 06, 2022
Traffic Advisory for Vale Park Road-State Road 49 Interchange in Valparaiso
(Image provided) In Valparaiso, officials say a traffic closure on the east teardrop of the Vale Park Road/State Road 49 roundabout interchange starts next Monday morning, 9am October 10th and continu...
Oct 06, 2022
Valparaiso to Host Open House for Sports and Recreation Campus
UPDATE: Location change – the Open House scheduled for Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at Urschel Pavilion will instead be held at Valparaiso City Hall. In Valparaiso, the city will host an informa...
Oct 05, 2022
NIPSCO Encourages Customers to Become More Energy Efficient on National Energy Efficiency Day 2022
In recognition of the 7th annual National Energy Efficiency Day on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) is joining regional and national organizations, business...
Oct 05, 2022
Opportunity Enterprises 'Excavator For A Day'
(Photo provided) In Porter County, local corporations recently partnered with a Region non-profit to break new ground on breaking ground. Opportunity Enterprises is building a new Lakeside Respite Cen...
Oct 03, 2022
Crown Point Fire Rescue Duo Assisting Hurricane Rescue Efforts
(Photo courtesy Crown Point Fire Rescue Facebook page) (Photo courtesy Crown Point Fire Rescue Facebook page) In Crown Point, Assistant Fire Chief Ryan Cusack and K-9 Jake were activated for th...
Oct 03, 2022
Indiana Auditor Says All Automatic Taxpayer Refund Checks Mailed Out
Indiana state officials say all automatic taxpayer refund checks, more than 1.5 million, have been printed and mailed. That’s according to an announcement from State Auditor Tera Klutz on Thursd...
Sep 30, 2022
'Goodwill on the Go' Event in Gary
(Image provided) In Gary, Goodwill will be at Rees Park from 3pm-6pm Friday September 30, 2022, with Goodwill on the Go. The casual and free event brings the many and varied services Goodwill offers o...
Sep 29, 2022
