Category Archives: Our Communities
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sep 07, 2023
Valparaiso Arborists Certified
The City of Valparaiso's Tree Division of arborists maintains the City's urban forest. The City's Arborist Team includes, left to right, Anthony Santos, Matt McBain and Justin Mayer. (Photo provided) ...
Sep 06, 2023
Opportunity Enterprises Dedicates New Accessible Canoe and Kayak Launch
Funders of the Kayak Launch from Left to Right: Kathleen and Marc Smith who also are representatives of the John and Ann Barney Foundation; Raeann Trakas representing Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation. (Pho...
Sep 05, 2023
Concrete Restoration Work to Close I-65 Ramp
(Image provided) In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says concrete restoration work will close the ramp from northbound Interstate 65 to westbound Interstate 80/94 for abo...
Sep 05, 2023
