Category Archives: Our Communities
Legendary Steam Locomotive Heading to Indiana
In northern Indiana's Marshall County, Friday June 5, 2026, will be a big day for a small town when Union Pacific's Big Boy Number 4014 steam locomotive pulls in for a 30-minute whistle stop in the To...
Jun 04, 2026
United Way NWI Partners with MAAC Foundation to Expand Emergency Medical Responder Training Opportunities
United Way Northwest Indiana says it is partnering with the MAAC Foundation to support the upcoming Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Course running Mondays and Thursdays from June 15 through August 1...
Jun 04, 2026
Strack and Van Til Checkout Challenge Raises Over $10,000 for Opportunity Enterprises
In Valparaiso, Strack & Van Til CEO Jeff Strack recently presented Opportunity Enterprises (OE) with a check for $10,389.25 in support of the work the organization does throughout the region for i...
Jun 04, 2026
Governor Braun Ceremonially Signs Bill Providing Property Tax Relief to Veterans
In Indianapolis, Indiana Governor Mike Braun recently ceremonially signed a new law expanding property tax relief for Hoosier veterans. The governor's office says under the measure, totally dis...
Jun 04, 2026
U.S. 20 Closure Near County Line for Railroad Work
In far northeastern Porter County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says CSX Railroad will close U.S. 20 at their crossing between Ardendale Avenue and County Line Road just wes...
Jun 01, 2026
Portage Launches New Comprehensive Planning Effort, Community Invited to Participate
In Portage, the city says it is developing a new comprehensive plan and is inviting residents, businesses, and community stakeholders to help shape the future of the city. The city will host three pub...
Jun 01, 2026
HEARTSafe Porter County Seeks Community Participation in Achieving Countywide Designation
HEARTSafe Porter County is seeking community participation in achieving HEARTSafe countywide designation. Businesses, organizations, families, and individuals can help strengthen emergency preparednes...
Jun 01, 2026
U.S. 6 Closure Between State Road 49 and Westville
In Porter County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says a stretch of U.S. 6 near Valparaiso, between State Road 49 and Westville, will be closed for about two months starting on or aft...
May 29, 2026
Valparaiso to Host Neighborhood Workshop
In Valparaiso, the city is inviting the community to an informative Neighborhood Workshop entitled "Reimagining the Neighborhood Directory," focused on updating the City of Valparaiso's content hub fo...
May 29, 2026
Crown Point Mayor Land 2026 State of the City Address
In Crown Point, Mayor Pete Land will deliver his annual State of the City address from 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the Franciscan Health Pavilion at Bulldog Park om S. West Street. Mayor La...
May 29, 2026
