Category Archives: Our Communities
Driver Found Trapped in Crashed Vehicle on I-94 in Porter County
In Portage, Indiana State Police Lowell District say a man found Tuesday afternoon in a vehicle that crashed about six days earlier drank rainwater to survive. A news release said the driver was found...
Dec 27, 2023
Winter Solstice Hike at Indiana Dunes National Park
In Porter County, a Winter Solstice hike is planned for the late afternoon hours of Thursday December 21, 2023. Region residents are invited to join a ranger on the Indiana Dunes National Park's Dune ...
Dec 21, 2023
First Dog of Indiana, Henry, Passes Away
In Indianapolis, Governor Eric Holcomb and First Lady Janet Holcomb are mourning the loss of the First Dog of Indiana. The family's dog Henry has passed away according to an announcement Monday night....
Dec 19, 2023
$127 Million Federal Grant Awarded to Borman Expressway Project
Governor Eric Holcomb has announced a $127 million grant award received by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) through the National Infrastructure Project Assistance (MEGA) program to sup...
Dec 19, 2023
Crown Point to Host Wreaths Across America Ceremony
In Crown Point, the Julia Watkins Brass Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the city will honor fallen heroes this weekend by placing wreaths on their graves at the historic ...
Dec 14, 2023
IDEM Honors Merrillville as Indiana Clean Community
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) honored Merrillville and five other pilot program communities for their participation and accomplishments at the Indiana Clean Community Progr...
Nov 29, 2023
NIPSCO Warns Customers to Be Aware of Scam Calls and Messages
NIPSCO says calls from scammers to homes and businesses posing as NIPSCO employees are on the rise-an issue impacting many energy companies around the United States. With this uptick in scams, NIPSCO ...
Nov 28, 2023
Valparaiso Announces Recipient of 2023 Good Neighbor Award
In Valparaiso, the city has announced its 2023 Good Neighbor recipient is Kevin Cornett. "Kevin Cornett is committed to his neighbors and to the Valparaiso community, giving his time and talent to his...
Nov 28, 2023
Update: Merrillville Broadway Rail Crossing Work
In Merrillville, the town says railroad crossing replacement between 66th Place and Caroline Drive on Broadway will take longer than expected. Canadian National (CN) Railway has informed the town the ...
Nov 17, 2023
INDOT Update on ProPEL U.S. 30 and U.S. 31 Studies
In northern Indiana, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says study teams have identified 55 potential solutions along parts of U.S. 30 and U.S. 31 to address issues and needs in areas li...
Nov 16, 2023
