Category Archives: local news
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for Part of Schererville
In Schererville, a precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for areas of town. Officials say on June 28th at about 3pm a water break occurred near Joliet Street and Forest Ridge Drive. A news...
Jun 29, 2022
Indiana's Arts Commission and and Small Business Development Center Team Up for Creative Business Training
Creative business training opportunities will be happening around Indiana this summer. The Indiana Arts Commission and the Indiana Small Business Development Center say the training sessions aim to im...
Jun 28, 2022
Valpo Parks "Sip and Swing Ladies' Social" at Creekside Golf Course
In Valparaiso, the parks department says women are invited to a Sip and Swing Wine Tasting Social on July 14th, 6pm. Valpo Parks says throughout the evening, attendees can participate in "divot a try"...
Jun 28, 2022
Indiana DNR Seeks Public Input on Lake Michigan Grant Projects
The Indiana DNR is seeking public input on funding priorities in the Lake Michigan Coastal Program. The competitive grant program awards funds to a variety of project categories, including public land...
Jun 27, 2022
Two-County Merger Creates the Salvation Army Northwest Indiana Area Command
The Salvation Army announces the merging of operations in Northwest Indiana that will link services in Lake and Porter Counties. The Salvation Army Northwest Indiana Area Command will continue to serv...
Jun 27, 2022
St. John Announces Temporary Sprinkling Management Plan
In St. John, the town has implemented a sprinkling management plan. A news release says the hot summer weather conditions have prompted the town to take a proactive approach to water conservation and ...
Jun 24, 2022
IDEM Issues Air Quality Action Day
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day and is forecasting high ozone levels Friday, June 24, 2022 across Northwest Indiana. An Air Quality Actio...
Jun 23, 2022
Merrillville Schools Change Start and Dismissal Times
Parents and guardians whose children go to Merrillville schools will see a change in start and dismissal times in the 2022-23 school year, school officials announced today. According to Superintendent...
Jun 23, 2022
Governor Holcomb Calls Special Session to Return $1 Billion to Hoosier Taxpayers
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb today signed a proclamation calling a special session for the General Assembly to convene on July 6th to take action on his plan to return more than $1 billion of state r...
Jun 22, 2022
Residents Urged to Practice Safe Disposal of Batteries
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County says batteries can be problematic for recycling and disposal and is seeking to prevent batteries from ending up in the trash. Porter County ...
Jun 22, 2022
