Category Archives: local news
Recycling and Waste Reduction District Spotlights Seasonal Leaf Cleanup Practices
(Provided) To rake or not to rake? The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County says it's the question at hand when the leaves start to fall. "Leaves are rich with so many nutrients. As...
Nov 22, 2021
Region Sports Personality Mark Smith Passes Away
A familiar name to those who follow high school sports in the Region has passed away. Mark Smith of Crown Point, who’s written about and broadcasted from numerous prep sports events over the dec...
Nov 22, 2021
Indiana Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters to Hoosiers Age 18 and Older Following FDA, CDC Authorization
The Indiana Department of Health says any Hoosier age 18 or older can now receive a booster dose of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines so long as they received their second dose at least six mon...
Nov 22, 2021
Indiana High School Football Semi-State Games
Indiana prep football semi-state games are tonight. Matchups with Region teams include: 6A Merrillville (12-0) at Westfield (11-1) 6:30 Region Time 5A Michigan City (9-3) HOSTS Zionsville (8-5) Ames F...
Nov 19, 2021
Longest Lunar Eclipse in Nearly 600 Years
The longest lunar eclipse in nearly 600 years takes place this week and it looks like skies may be clear enough for Region residents to see it. NASA says a near-total lunar eclipse will be visible acr...
Nov 18, 2021
Valparaiso, Portage and Boone Grove Compost Sites Observe Thanksgiving Closures
In observance with Thanksgiving holiday the Valparaiso Compost Site will be closed effective 11/25/21. The Valparaiso Compost Site will reopen 11/26/21 with winter business hours. The Portage and Boon...
Nov 18, 2021
Congressman Mrvan Announces Marquette Greenway Grant Award
Indiana Congressman Frank J. Mrvan Tuesday announced the Department of Transportation has awarded a 17-point-7-million dollar grant to finish the Marquette Greenway. The grant, awarded to the Northwes...
Nov 17, 2021
Valparaiso Announces Shop Valpo Campaign
The City of Valparaiso is launching a Shop Valpo campaign to encourage shoppers and diners to look local this season. "Our local businesses are the backbone of our community, and they offer unique goo...
Nov 15, 2021
First Snowfall of Season Expected in the Region
The first snowfall of the season is expected in Northwest Indiana and the Chicago area today. The National Weather Service says snow could fall as early as mid-morning and continue in spurts throughou...
Nov 12, 2021
Red Cross Hiring Phlebotomists to Help Operate Northwest Indiana Blood Drives
The American Red Cross says it is looking for individuals that want to make a career helping save lives and is hiring for the mobile phlebotomist team that helps operate blood drives in northwest Indi...
Nov 11, 2021
