Category Archives: local news
Resurfacing Work on Silhavy Road in Valparaiso
In Valparaiso, work on Silhavy Road continues, with resurfacing underway and traffic restricted between the roundabout and the railroad tracks south of Evans Avenue. The pathway and sidewalk remain cl...
Apr 27, 2022
Freeze Warning Issued for the Region
Freeze warnings have been issued for Northwest Indiana for overnight tonight into early Wednesday. The National Weather Service Chicago says widespread frost and freezing conditions are expected and s...
Apr 26, 2022
Governor Holcomb Announces Trail Grants for Projects Across the Region, State
Across the state and the Region, $65 million in grants have been awarded for for 77 miles of new trail development as part of the third round of the Next Level Trails program. Locally, they include si...
Apr 25, 2022
Valparaiso Re-Launches BikeShare Program
(Image provided) In Valparaiso, a popular bikeshare program is back after a 2 year hiatus sparked by the pandemic. The city has partnered with Tandem Mobility to re-launch the rental program which inc...
Apr 25, 2022
Community Healthcare System Job Fair
In Valparaiso, an event for job seekers this week — Community Healthcare system is hosting a job fair Thursday April 28th, 5 to 8 pm, at Valparaiso Health Center of St. Mary Medical Center on St...
Apr 25, 2022
NIPSCO Awards 2022 Environmental Action Grants
NIPSCO has announced its 2022 Environmental Action Grant winners. This year’s efforts focused on assisting in helping pollinators like monarch butterflies, bluebirds and bees. Other focuses incl...
Apr 21, 2022
Indiana Senate District 5 Communities Awarded 4.5 Million Through State Grant Program
Indiana District 5 Senator, Ed Charbonneau says district communities will receive more than four-point-five million dollars to through Indiana’s Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. The f...
Apr 20, 2022
Water Main Break; Precautionary Boil Advisory Issued for Large Portion of Valparaiso
From Valparaiso City Utilities Department of Water Works: As of this evening (Monday April 18, 2022), Valparaiso City Utilities field service crews are responding to a large 12-inch water main break a...
Apr 19, 2022
IUN's "CURE" Offers Unique, Adult Learning Opportunities
IU Northwest says its Center for Urban and Regional Excellence is offering a wide range of free and low-cost courses and educational programs for citizens of all ages. Learning opportunities are avail...
Apr 18, 2022
Arbor Day Celebration Returns to Gabis Arboretum
NIPSCO and Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest announce their ninth annual Arbor Day Celebration will be held Friday, April 29th at 5:30pm. The event at the arboretum will include a planting ceremony,...
Apr 18, 2022
