Category Archives: local news
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Feb 04, 2022
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
