Category Archives: local news
Valparaiso Extends Leaf Pickup
In Valparaiso, the city announced today that leaf pickup will be extended one more week until December 10th. The annual curbside leaf pick-up began October 18th. Due to warmer temperatures, leaves fel...
Dec 02, 2021
Next Generation Hoosier Educator Scholarship Offered to Indiana Students
Indiana students pursuing a career in education can now apply for the Next Generation Hoosier Educator Scholarship. The program awards $7,500 a year, for up to four years, for those earning a teaching...
Dec 02, 2021
Purdue Extension - Lake County Offers Program on Managing Concerns About Falls
Purdue Extension - Lake County is offering A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls in January and February 2022, a series of classes 10AM - 12Noon CT, at their Crown Point office. A workboo...
Dec 02, 2021
Informational Webinar on Valparaiso Neighborhood Grants for 2022
(Photo provided) In Valparaiso, the city recently announced it was revising the dates for its annual Neighborhood Improvement Grant program to make funds available earlier in the year. A news release ...
Nov 30, 2021
Alzheimer's Association Hosting Special Program in NW Indiana on Caregiver Stress During Holiday Season
The Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter is teaming up with Northwest Indiana Community Action and St. Agnes Adult Day Center to host a special program for dementia caregivers experiencing ...
Nov 30, 2021
Valparaiso Announces Recipient of 2021 Good Neighbor Award
(Photo provided) In Valparaiso, the city says Susie Hord has been named its Good Neighbor recipient for 2021, recognizing her exemplary commitment to the community. "Susie Hord has a heart for familie...
Nov 30, 2021
Fall Season Update: Boone Grove, Portage Compost Sites to be Open an Extra Week
Leaves are falling later this year, so the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County has extended by an additional week the Boone Grove and Portage compost sites, which will both close e...
Nov 30, 2021
Andrean Wins Class 2A State Football Championship
The Andrean 59ers are state champs in class 2A football. In Saturday’s game at Lucas Oil Stadium, Andrean defeated Evansville Mater Dei 21-to-9. For the 59ers, who closed out their winning seaso...
Nov 29, 2021
Andrean Headed to Indiana High School Football State Championships
The Indiana high school football championships are coming up this weekend. In Class 2A Andrean will play Evansville Mater Dei Saturday. Andrean, 11-and-3, advanced to the state finals with a win over ...
Nov 24, 2021
Valparaiso Road Projects Wrapping for Season
The City of Valparaiso says it has made significant progress on roadway projects in 2021. "We're pleased to announce that Evans Avenue is now open on both sides of Silhavy Road and Silhavy Road will b...
Nov 24, 2021
