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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
Indiana State Department of Health Announces COVID-19 Vaccines Available for Children Under 5
The Indiana Department of Health announced today/Tuesday that COVID-19 vaccines for children 6 months up to age 5 are now available at some providers, expanding the population eligible to be protected...
Jun 21, 2022
Governor Holcomb in Michigan City for Official Double Track NWI Project Groundbreaking
In Michigan City, Governor Eric Holcomb Monday joined federal, state and local officials to announce construction is moving forward on one of the largest public transit investments in Indiana's histor...
Jun 21, 2022
Valparaiso to Host Neighborhood Workshop
To further promote neighborhood engagement, the city of Valparaiso is hosting a Neighborhood Workshop on Wednesday, June 22, 6 pm to 7 pm at the Indiana Beverage Activity Center attached to Urschel Pa...
Jun 20, 2022
Learn More About the Lake County Public Library
On Region Newsmakers, learn more about the Lake County Public Library, which has branches across the county. There’s a world of books, activities and more at the libraries, including, at the Mer...
Jun 20, 2022
Indiana Youth Institute Kicks Off Collaborative "Safe Schools and Communities" Initiative
The Indiana Youth Institute is taking action following a flurry of recent school shootings around the country. President and CEO, Tami Silverman, says the institute will begin having discussions with ...
Jun 15, 2022
Join an Indiana Dunes Ranger for the "Hike of the Week" June 21
Indiana Dunes National Park invites nature buffs to join a ranger on the "hike of the week" this coming Tuesday, June 21st from 2pm until 4pm. Hikes vary, based on a park ranger’s choice. Those ...
Jun 15, 2022
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