Category Archives: Our Communities
Ivy Tech Community College Alum Completes 150th Marathon
An Ivy Tech Community College alumnus recently celebrated the completion of his 150th marathon race at the Chicago Marathon earlier this month. Michael Eriks began his post-secondary education career ...
Laura Waluszko Oct 26, 2023
Bob Thompson Named Deputy Engineer for City of Valparaiso
In Valparaiso, Bob Thompson has been named Deputy Engineer for the city, Mayor Matt Murphy announced. "We're so pleased to have someone with Bob's extensive experience and expertise on our engineering...
Laura Waluszko Oct 24, 2023
Merrillville Seeking Resident Participation to Create New Town Slogan
In Merrillville, the town is creating a new slogan for the community, and residents have the opportunity to share their ideas of what it should be. "We're looking for a lot of assistance and help from...
Laura Waluszko Oct 24, 2023
Crown Point Police Department Relaunches Trading Cards
In Crown Point, the Police Department recently announced the return of their police trading card program. The third edition features 64 cards highlighting the entire department, including specialty un...
Laura Waluszko Oct 11, 2023
Ivy Tech Partners with Opportunity Enterprises on New Program
In Valparaiso, Ivy Tech Community College recently announced a new program launch with Opportunity Enterprises (OE) featuring training in light industrial work through OE's Vocational Training and Emp...
Laura Waluszko Oct 11, 2023
Eastbound Interstate 80/94 Concrete Work Moving to Next Phase
(Image provided by INDOT) In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says eastbound Interstate 80/94 concrete work between Cline Avenue and Interstate 65 moves to the next phase ...
Joey Martin Sep 13, 2023
Valparaiso Awarded Indiana's Green Project of the Year
Valparaiso has been named Indiana's Green Project of the Year by Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (Aim) for the city's solar power initiative. The award recognizes Indiana's leading project for susta...
Joey Martin Sep 08, 2023
Crown Point First Responders to Host End of Summer Twilight Bike Ride
In Crown Point, public safety officials are hosting a First Responders Twilight Bike Ride this weekend. The ride begins at 7 pm with check-in starting at 6 pm at the Summit Street Trailhead of the Eri...
Joey Martin Sep 08, 2023
Walk to End Alzheimer's to be Held at Three Northwest Indiana Locations
Northwest Indiana residents will be participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's at three locations over the next few weeks. The Lake County Walk will be held at Wicker Memoria...
Joey Martin Sep 07, 2023
NIPSCO Announces 2023 Public Safety Education and Training Grant Recipients
Sixteen organizations across northern Indiana will be able to further public safety initiatives - like carbon monoxide safety education or lithium-ion battery response training, for example - thanks t...
Joey Martin Sep 07, 2023