Category Archives: local news
Indiana Secures Up to $99 Million to Accelerate Startup and Small Business Growth
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation has announced the state will receive up to $99.1 million in federal funding through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) to expand access to ...
Jul 20, 2022
Lady A Announces Cancellation of Porter County Fair Grandstand Show
This announcement from country artist Lady A, who were scheduled to perform at the Porter County Fair Friday night: a statement has been sent to ticket holders from Lady A that said due to unforeseen ...
Jul 19, 2022
COVID-19 Community Spread Increasing in the Region
In Northwest Indiana, Lake, Porter, Newton and Pulaski counties are all at medium risk on the latest CDC COVID-19 community level map, and Jasper County is now at the high risk level. Only LaPorte and...
Jul 18, 2022
Cops Cycling for Survivors Bike Ride Enters Region
The 21st annual fundraising Cops Cycling for Survivors bicycle ride around Indiana entered the Region this morning Friday, July 15th, traveling from South Bend to Merrillville; the next leg July 16th ...
Jul 15, 2022
Multiple Railroad Crossings Blocked in Valparaiso
In Valparaiso, multiple railroad crossings have been blocked this morning resulting in traffic congestion through the city’s downtown area north of Lincolnway. Valparaiso Police report that all ...
Jul 14, 2022
Alzheimer's Association Offers New Caregiver Support Group in Northwest Indiana
The Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter is offering a new caregiver support group in Michigan City. The support group will meet the last Thursday of each month beginning in July at 1 p.m. ...
Jul 14, 2022
Dog Treat Recall
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says Stormberg Foods is recalling a list of dog treats due to possible salmonella contamination. The company says chicken treats with brand names Beg & Barke...
Jul 14, 2022
Rainbow Clouds Over the Region
(Photo courtesy Town of Chesterton Facebook page) Today’s next Supermoon has been in the news lately as folks look to the sky for the astronomical occurrence, but have you seen the photos at the...
Jul 13, 2022
Valparaiso Police Training at Local Elementary School
Valparaiso Police say they are conducting police training in conjunction with the Valparaiso Schools at Heavilin Elementary School on July 13 and 14 and July 20 and 21. The safety drills will be condu...
Jul 13, 2022
Congressman Mrvan Announces Additional Grant Award for University of St. Francis in Crown Point
Northwest Indiana First District U.S. Representative Frank J. Mrvan today announced the University of Saint Francis Crown Point campus has received an additional grant from the Economic Development Ad...
Jul 12, 2022
