Category Archives: local news
Several Region Communities See Over a Foot of Snow in Winter Storm
The National Weather Service says some of the highest snowfall totals from the winter storm include 14 inches in Chesterton, 13-and-a-half in Valparaiso and South Haven, 13 in St. John, 12-point-9 in ...
Feb 04, 2022
Indiana State Health Officials Announce Weather Closures at COVID-19 Vaccination, Testing Sites
UPDATE: The Indiana Department of Health has announced that all state-run COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics will also be closed Friday February 4 due to hazardous weather conditions. This inclu...
Feb 03, 2022
NITCO to Build High-Speed Fiber Network in Town of Morocco
Northwestern Indiana Telephone Co. (NITCO) is building a high-speed fiber broadband network in the town of Morocco this year. The new network which the company will begin building in the spring will r...
Feb 03, 2022
Winter Weather Conditions Information
Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department officials are providing details on where residents can find information about road conditions and emergency resources in the winter storm. “Thank you t...
Feb 03, 2022
County Travel Status Updates for Northwest Indiana, Hoosier State
Officials say a Travel Advisory is in effect for unincorporated Porter County until further notice. A Travel Advisory means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a ha...
Feb 02, 2022
Winter Storm Moving Across Indiana, Governor to Provide Update
Winter storm warnings continue across Northwest Indiana; winter storm warnings have also been issued for most of the state with ice storm warnings for counties closer to the Ohio River. There are nume...
Feb 02, 2022
Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction District Offers Recycling Tips for Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is fast approaching and while the day is dedicated to heartfelt expressions and gifts, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County notes that it, like most holidays, al...
Feb 01, 2022
Safety Tips from Indiana Region of the American Red Cross Ahead of Impending Winter Storm
The National Weather Service (NWS) is monitoring a large winter storm with potentially significant snow, sleet, and freezing rain that is expected to create travel disruptions and hazardous conditions...
Feb 01, 2022
Merrillville High School Theater Students Recognized at State Thespian Event
Officers for Merrillville High School Thespian Troupe #1692, from left, seniors Priya Hildebrand, vice president; Merci Tan, secretary; Lauren Molenda, president and state thespian officer chair; juni...
Jan 31, 2022
Franciscan Health Shares Tips on Travel Safety in Winter
Another winter storm is in the Region forecast, possibly two rounds of snow between Tuesday night and Thursday and dangerous travel conditions expected. Franciscan Health has a list of “Ten Wint...
Jan 31, 2022
