Category Archives: local news
Winter Weather Advisory Issued
The National Weather Service says up to three inches is possible in some parts of Northwest Indiana as the first measurable snow of the season is expected to fall today in the Chicago area. A Winter W...
Dec 28, 2021
Red Cross: Donate Blood or Platelets Now to Help Patients Avoid Delays in Care
The American Red Cross says historically low blood supply levels not seen in over a decade continue, and this is a time of year when donations typically drop. There are several Red Cross blood drives ...
Dec 28, 2021
Valparaiso University's Chapel of the Resurrection Added to National Register of Historic Places
In Valparaiso, a well-known campus building has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Valparaiso’s University’s Chapel of the Resurrection was recently included on the of...
Dec 28, 2021
Hundreds of Boys and Girls Clubs Families Receive Christmas Dinner Donations
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana president & CEO Ryan Smiley, third from right, with volunteers from Strack & Van Til, Indiana Beverage, MolsonCoors and Aunt Millie's. Every...
Dec 28, 2021
Retiring Portage Township Bookkeeper Honored for Four Decades of Service
Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy, right, presents a proclamation to retiring Portage Township bookkeeper Eva Cloyd for her nearly 40 years of service. (Photo provided) In Portage Township, Eva ...
Dec 23, 2021
Region Counties Categorized at Highest Level of COVID-19 Spread
Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton, Jasper and Starke counties are at the highest level of COVID-19 community spread. The State Department of Health’s latest update to Indiana’s county metrics ...
Dec 23, 2021
Rapid Increase of COVID-19 Cases in LaPorte County
In LaPorte County, the health department reports the county is seeing a rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. A news release from the LaPorte County Health Department says LaPorte County has...
Dec 22, 2021
NIPSCO Season of Giving Radiothon
The Northwest Indiana stations of Adams Radio Group are joining NIPSCO for this year's Season of Giving Radiothon, benefiting St Jude House and The Caring Place. For more information on how to help vi...
Dec 21, 2021
Crew Carwash Announces Partnership with Ivy Tech
Indiana-based Crew Carwash has announced their new Achieve Your Degree partnership with Ivy Tech Community College. The family-owned company says the exclusive program gives employees the opportunity ...
Dec 21, 2021
Steel Technologies Coat Drive for Boys and Girls Clubs
To help someone in need stay warm, Region residents can drop off new or gently used coats – any size – at the main door of Steel Technologies on Southport Road in Portage. Steel Technologi...
Dec 21, 2021
