Category Archives: local news
PNW Director of Athletics Emeritus John Friend Passes Away
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Athletics says it is mourning the passing of PNW Director of Athletics Emeritus John Friend who died Friday June 7, 2024, at the age of 89. The university said Friend...
Jun 12, 2024
State Road 39 Closure in Pulaski County
In Pulaski County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says a stretch of State Road 39 between State Roads 10 and 14 closed this week for the next few months. A news release said State Ro...
Jun 12, 2024
Celebrate Brood XIII Cicadas with 'Cicadapalooza' at Meadowbrook Nature Preserve
In Porter County, Shirley Heinze Land Trust says the public is invited "to celebrate and learn about the science and mystery of the local Brood XIII with Cicadapalooza". The nonprofit said the event S...
Jun 06, 2024
US 6 Lane Closures in Porter County
In Porter County near South Haven, Region motorists are advised of upcoming lane closures on U.S. 6 between State Road 149 and State Road 49 on or after Monday, June 10, 2024. The Indiana Department o...
Jun 06, 2024
Update: US 231 to Close West of Crown Point
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says U.S. 231 between Bell Street and Tenbrook Drive on or after Wednesday, June 12, 2024, through mid-August for two consecutive proje...
Jun 06, 2024
Porter County Recycling District, Valpo Parks Launch Food Waste Compost Program
In Valparaiso, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County says it is partnering with Valpo Parks to launch a food waste composting initiative. Starting June 4, 2024, and on Tuesdays o...
Jun 04, 2024
Open Interviews for La Porte Community School Corporation Support Staff
In La Porte, La Porte Community School Corporation (LPCSC) says open interviews for LPCSC Support Staff positions in Food Service, Child Care, and Special Education are scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, ...
Jun 04, 2024
Interstate 80/94 Traffic Configurations to Change for Bridge Work
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says the next phases of bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance work on Interstate 80/94 eastbound and westbound near U.S. 41/Indi...
Jun 04, 2024
Valparaiso Named Tree City USA
In Valparaiso, the city says it has been named a Tree City USA for 2023 by the Arbor Day Foundation. A news release said Valparaiso joins more than 3,400 communities across the U.S. to earn this recog...
Jun 03, 2024
Road Closures for 2024 Celebrate Schererville Fest
In Schererville, the town is advising motorists of road closures during the 2024 Celebrate Schererville Fest. A news release says Park Street will be closed Monday, June 3, to 6 pm Monday, June 10 in ...
Jun 03, 2024
