Category Archives: Our Communities
U.S. 6 Closure Between State Road 49 and Westville
In Porter County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says part of U.S. 6 will be closed for about four months between State Road 49 and Westville. INDOT says the closure on U.S. 6 betwee...
Aug 20, 2024
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers Open for Eligible Counties
In northern Indiana, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security says businesses and residents in Porter, Elkhart, and contiguous counties may qualify for low interest disaster loans from the U.S. Sma...
Aug 19, 2024
Crown Point to Welcome Home Olympian Casey Krueger
Crown Point is planning a special event to welcome Olympian Casey Krueger home to the Hub City. An announcement from the city said to visit downtown Crown Point at 4:30 pm Wednesday, August 14, 2024, ...
Aug 14, 2024
80/94 FlexRoad Meetings in Indiana and Illinois
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says two public meetings are this week for the 80/94 FlexRoad project to improve traffic flow and safety along Indiana's busiest interstate corridor. T...
Aug 14, 2024
NIPSCO August 11 Reminder to call 811 Before Digging
In northwest Indiana, NIPSCO says Sunday, August 11, 2024 -- 8/11-- serves as a natural and crucial reminder to contact 811 before digging to avoid damaging buried utilities. The Merrillville-based co...
Aug 09, 2024
American Legion Post 260 Annual Steamed Corn Picnic
In Porter County, American Legion Post 260's Annual Steamed Corn Picnic is Saturday August 10, 2024, at the Post off of Mulberry Avenue in Portage. It's their largest fundraiser. Deb Podgorski, Secret...
Aug 09, 2024
Boil Water Advisory Issued After Water Main Break in Lowell
In Lowell, Indiana American Water Company says a precautionary boil water advisory was issued after a water main break occurred Thursday August 8, 2024, impacting nearly 1,730 customers on the east si...
Aug 09, 2024
National Weather Service Confirms July 15th Lowell Tornado
The National Weather Service Chicago says it has confirmed an additional tornado in northwest Indiana from the July 15, 2024, storms. The latest update shows an EF-0 tornado occurred just before 10 pm...
Aug 05, 2024
Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Corn Roast Fest
In downtown Valparaiso, the annual Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Club Corn Roast Fest is Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Central Park Plaza and Urschel Pavilion, 5 pm to 10 pm. The music lineup features Americ...
Aug 02, 2024
Powers Health to Build New Emergency Department in Valparaiso
In Valparaiso, Powers Health says it is expanding services for patients seeking emergency care. The healthcare system has announced a new emergency department will be built at the St. Mary Medical Cen...
Jul 31, 2024
