Category Archives: local news
Valpo Chamber Announces Award Recipients
Valpo Chamber President, Rex Richards, announced that Rick Urschel, President of Urschel Laboratories, has been selected as Distinguished Community Leader and Lori Mullet, former President of Pines Vi...
Joey Martin Feb 15, 2022
College Goal Sunday 2022
Region residents can get help filling out college financial aid paperwork by attending College Goal Sunday on February 27, 2022, at 2 PM (local time). Financial aid experts from Indiana colleges and u...
Joey Martin Feb 14, 2022
IU Northwest Hosts COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster Clinics
Indiana University Northwest will host a series of clinics for COVID-19 vaccination and booster shots for ages 5 and up in late February. The clinics are in collaboration with the Indiana Department o...
Joey Martin Feb 11, 2022
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Celebrates National 211 Day
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration is celebrating National 211 Day today - February 11. It’s a free service that connects Hoosiers with help and answers from health and human ...
Joey Martin Feb 11, 2022
Franciscan Health Crown Point Marks Construction Milestone with Topping Off Ceremony for New Hospital
Tonn and Blank construction workers place the final beam in place at the new Franciscan Health Crown Point hospital, being built at Interstate 65 and U.S. 231 (Photo provided) A crane lifts the...
Joey Martin Feb 11, 2022
NIPSCO Electric System Infrastructure Upgrades Underway in Hammond and Munster
NIPSCO says construction is beginning on two multi-million-dollar electric infrastructure projects that will benefit residential and business customers in the Hammond and Munster areas. The upgrades a...
Joey Martin Feb 11, 2022
COVID Strike Team Testing and Vaccinations in Porter County
In Porter County, the COVID strike team will have testing and vaccination clinics this month in two locations, one continues at the Porter County Expo Center today and Saturday February 12 noon to 8pm...
Joey Martin Feb 11, 2022
Home Team Valpo Announces Spring Clean Up Event
In Valparaiso, Home Team Valpo has started coordinating its second annual springtime outdoor cleanup event for homeowners who apply for assistance. Spring cleanup day is Saturday, April 30, 2022, with...
Joey Martin Feb 09, 2022
Valparaiso University Athletic Director Announces Retirement
(Photo courtesy Valparaiso University) Valparaiso University Athletic Director Mark LaBarbera has notified University President Jos D. Padilla that he has decided to retire at the conclusion of this a...
Joey Martin Feb 09, 2022
NIPSCO Announces New Energy Assistance Programs for Seniors and Veterans
NIPSCO today announced they have created two new energy assistance programs for eligible seniors, and active U.S. military and veterans who are struggling to pay past due energy bills. Both offer a on...
Joey Martin Feb 04, 2022