Category Archives: Our Communities
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Valparaiso Continues Lead-Safe Inventory for Water Service Lines
In Valparaiso, the city is continuing its inventory of water service lines as required by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM). Matt Zurbriggen, Deputy Director for Valparaiso Cit...
Laura Waluszko Sep 16, 2024
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MAAC Foundation 5th Annual First Responder Appreciation and Demonstration Day
In Valparaiso, the MAAC Foundation First Responders Training Campus is holding its 5th Annual First Responder Appreciation and Demonstration Day Saturday, September 14, 2024, 9 AM to 2 PM at the MAAC ...
Laura Waluszko Sep 13, 2024
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Crown Point to Host Inaugural Wine Fest
In Crown Point, the city says it will host its inaugural Wine Fest on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Bulldog Park, featuring wineries from Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan and over 200 varie...
Laura Waluszko Sep 12, 2024
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INDOT: New Roundabout Near Westville to Open Soon
In LaPorte County, INDOT Northwest a few days ago said on social media they're just a few weeks away from opening a new roundabout at U.S. 6 and U.S. 421 near Westville. The intersection's east juncti...
Laura Waluszko Sep 12, 2024
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UChicago Medicine, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater NWI Partner to Support Healthy Kids and Communities
The University of Chicago Medicine recently announced it is dedicating $300,000 over three years to help improve the social-emotional well-being of youth served by Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Nort...
Laura Waluszko Sep 12, 2024
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Longtime Region Radio Personality Steve Zana Passes Away
Friends, family, and colleagues are mourning the passing of longtime Adams Radio Group personality Steve Zana. Steve began broadcasting on Indiana 105.5 over 27 years ago hosting the morning show and ...
Laura Waluszko Sep 02, 2024
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Storm Damage in LaPorte County
Cleanup is underway in northwest Indiana and Chicago area and southwest Michigan after severe storms knocked down trees and caused power outages. Preliminary storm reports say several trees were downe...
Laura Waluszko Aug 28, 2024
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Valparaiso Offers Neighborhood Grants for 2025
In Valparaiso, the city is inviting neighborhoods to submit applications for the annual Neighborhood Improvement Grant program. Maggie Clifton, Valparaiso's Community Engagement Director, says guideli...
Laura Waluszko Aug 28, 2024
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Community Leaders to Discuss Reducing Plastic Waste in Educational Spaces
In Valparaiso, educators and others will gather to discuss strategies for reducing plastic waste in schools. The meeting hosted by the Plastic Reduction Alliance of Northwest Indiana is August 28, 202...
Laura Waluszko Aug 28, 2024
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Dangerous Heat this Week in the Region
About a week ago early morning temperatures were in the upper 40s and new record lows for mid-August were recorded in the Region, but this week begins on a very different note. The National Weather Se...
Laura Waluszko Aug 26, 2024