Category Archives: Our Communities
Winter Hours for Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction District Compost Sites
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County has announced winter hours for the compost sites in Porter County. Beginning December 16, 2024, the Portage and Boone Grove Compost Sites wi...
Dec 09, 2024
Valparaiso Announces Recipient of 2024 Good Neighbor Award
In Valparaiso, the city says Paul Sommer has received the Good Neighbor Award for 2024. A news release says Sommer, a podiatrist who has lived in Valpo for over 50 years, has translated his talent for...
Dec 05, 2024
Eligible Customers May Apply for Additional NIPSCO Energy Assistance Programs
Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) has announced additional energy assistance programs are now open for enrollment to income-eligible customers struggling to pay their gas utility bills....
Dec 03, 2024
How to Find Warming Centers Across Indiana
With winter approaching and temperatures dropping, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration is making Hoosiers aware of warming centers that will be open across the state for those in nee...
Nov 27, 2024
Several Merrillville Road Projects Planned with Community Crossings Grant
In Merrillville, the town says significant upgrades are coming to local roads thanks to a Community Crossings matching grant. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) this month announced Merr...
Nov 27, 2024
Expansion to Benefit Powers Health Patients Seeking Therapy, Occupational Health Services
In Hobart, healthcare and community leaders recently celebrated an expansion and remodeling of St. Mary Medical Center Outpatient Center on 61st Avenue. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony November 14, 2024,...
Nov 27, 2024
Valpo Parks Introduces Advisory Speed Limits to Improve Safety
In Valparaiso, the Parks Department has introduced a new 20-mile per hour Advisory Speed Limit with signage that will be installed next spring at twelve city parks. The advisory speed limit is a poste...
Nov 27, 2024
Crown Point High School Broadcasting Wins National Award
In Lake County, Crown Point High School's student-led newscast, CPTV News QuickCUT, received its third consecutive National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences award during the 9th annual Nation...
Nov 27, 2024
Congressman Mrvan Announces Safe Streets for All Grants for Michigan City, Whiting, NIRPC
Indiana U.S. Representative Frank J. Mrvan has announced federal grant awards for the cities of Michigan City and Whiting, and the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) under the D...
Nov 19, 2024
Crown Point to Honor Fallen Heroes at Wreaths Across America Ceremony
In Crown Point, officials say the Julia Watkins Brass Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the City of Crown Point will honor fallen heroes by placing wreaths on their graves ...
Nov 19, 2024
