Category Archives: local news
Ivy Tech 2022 Northwest Indiana Spring Fundraiser
In Northwest Indiana, Ivy Tech Community College's local campuses 18th annual spring fundraiser includes an online auction that begins today (Tuesday April 5) and ends the evening of April 10th. Aucti...
Apr 05, 2022
Town of Winfield Chosen for 4th Annual 'Flipping Finance Challenge'
An event described as a ‘two-week design sprint to solve Hoosier community challenges’ will include one from the Region. One of the challenges chosen for the fourth annual event asks, How ...
Apr 05, 2022
Therapy Dogs Return to Franciscan Health Munster after Hiatus
Gathering for the return of the pet therapy program to Franciscan Health Munster are, from left, Maggie and her handler Becky Buchanan, Ruger and his handler Jackie LaMantia, program coordinator Julie...
Apr 04, 2022
Corridor Construction Projects to Begin on Hohman, Kennedy Avenues in Hammond
In Hammond, two major corridor projects are set to begin today, one along Hohman Avenue in downtown Hammond and the other along Kennedy Avenue in the city’s Hessville neighborhood. Both are expe...
Apr 04, 2022
Schererville Kennedy Avenue Expansion Project
In Schererville, a presentation this week on the proposed reconstruction of Kennedy Avenue from US 30 to Main Street. Widening Kennedy Avenue has been talked about for a number of years, and this proj...
Apr 01, 2022
Valparaiso Family YMCA Presents 2022 Ringing in Spring 5K Run/Walk
In Valparaiso, Northwest Indiana’s largest springtime race for more than 25 years is this weekend. The Valparaiso Family YMCA presents the 2022 Ringing in Spring 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 2...
Mar 31, 2022
Indiana State Health Department Announces Changes to COVID-19 Dashboard
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) today announced changes to its COVID-19 dashboard to align with national reporting measurements and better reflect the impact the pandemic is having on communit...
Mar 30, 2022
Second Vaccine Booster Available to Hoosiers at Higher Risk of Severe Outcomes from COVID-19
The Indiana State Department of Health today announced Hoosiers age 12 and older who have weakened immune systems and individuals age 50 and older who received a booster dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vacci...
Mar 30, 2022
Crown Point Fire Rescue to Host Community Risk Reduction Event
Crown Point Fire Rescue will host its inaugural Community Risk Reduction Event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Bulldog Park on South West Street.The event will take place of the fi...
Mar 30, 2022
Indiana Dunes National Park Entry Fee Begins on March 31st
Beginning Thursday March 31, 2022, entering the Indiana Dunes National Park will require an entrance fee or a federal lands pass. A release stated the new fee revenue will help fund a number of parkin...
Mar 30, 2022
