Category Archives: Our Communities
Ivy Tech Honors Alumni, Benefactors, Faculty
In Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College honored 19 Distinguished Alumni and 18 Benefactors at its 60th Anniversary Gala on Friday, November 10, 2023. "For anyone associated with the College, this ...
Nov 16, 2023
Governor Holcomb Declares Nov. 15 America Recycles Day
Governor Eric Holcomb issued a proclamation declaring November 15 America Recycles Day in Indiana. In partnership with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), the proclamation recog...
Nov 15, 2023
Closure Planned on Broadway in Merrillville for Rail Crossing Replacement
In Merrillville, the town says a railroad crossing project starting November 10, 2023, will result in a week-long closure in the 65-hundred block of Broadway. A news release says weather permitting, C...
Nov 03, 2023
Indiana Health Officials Announce First Two Flu Deaths of Season
The Indiana Department of Health Thursday confirmed the first two flu-related deaths of the season, which is typically October through May. Officials say more than 270 Hoosiers died after contracting ...
Nov 03, 2023
NIPSCO: November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month
November is recognized as Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month, and NIPSCO says it wants to take this opportunity to raise awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide in the community to help keep everyone...
Nov 02, 2023
Hobart Fire Department Marks 132nd Birthday
In Hobart, the city's Fire Department celebrates a birthday Thursday November 2, 2023. A post at Hobart Fire's Facebook page says the department was formed 132 years ago on November 2nd, 1891, and her...
Nov 02, 2023
State Road 249 Ramp to US 12 to Close for Bridge Work
In Porter County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says the ramp from southbound State Road 249/Port of Indiana to U.S. 12 is scheduled to close on or after Friday, November 3, 2023, t...
Oct 27, 2023
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 ...
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...
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...
Oct 24, 2023
