Category Archives: local news
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
Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony in Valparaiso
Vietnam veterans and their families are being honored on this National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The day was established by the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017. March 29th was chosen as i...
Mar 29, 2022
Intersection Conflict Warning Systems to be Installed at Intersections in Lake and Porter Counties
(Image courtesy of INDOT) The Indiana Department of Transportation says two Intersection Conflict Warning Systems (ICWS) are being installed in the Region beginning on or after Monday, April 4 through...
Mar 28, 2022
Governor's Public Health Commission Listening Tour to Stop in Whiting
Governor Holcomb’s Public Health Commission has scheduled a listening tour around the state to gather input about Indiana’s healthcare system and will make a stop in the Region Friday, Mar...
Mar 25, 2022
Lake County Household Hazardous Waste Collection
In Crown Point, Lake County Household Hazardous Waste Collection will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the Lake County Fairgrounds. This collection is reserved for residents ...
Mar 23, 2022
Gov. Holcomb Encourages Fire Departments to Participate in Program to Protect Firefighters' Health and Safety, Environment
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb recently announced a new program to collect and dispose of hazardous firefighting foam that contains a long-lasting chemical contaminant known as PFAS. Fire departments s...
Mar 21, 2022
Purdue Extension-Lake County Says This Program Can Help Region Residents "Get WalkIN' "
In Lake County, Purdue Extension says they have a way to get walking with some virtual encouragement. The free GetWalkIN’ program steps off in early April and now’s the time to sign up. Pu...
Mar 18, 2022
