Category Archives: Our Communities
Railroad Crossing Work Continues in Valparaiso
(Photo provided by City of Valparaiso) In Valparaiso, city officials say work on railroad crossings continues, requiring short-term closures and detours as upgrades continue. "We continue to work clos...
Jun 07, 2023
Nominations Sought for Duneland Chamber Community Awards
In Chesterton, the Duneland Chamber of Commerce says it is currently seeking community nominations for eight awards given during the Duneland Chamber Community Awards Luncheon to be held on Wednesday,...
Jun 07, 2023
Northwest Indiana Rail Crossing Projects Receive Federal Funding
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration announced it has awarded more than $570 million in Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program funding to proposed projects in 3...
Jun 06, 2023
Community Mourns Death of Merrillville Town Councilman
Councilman Donald Spann (Photo provided) In Merrillville, the community is mourning the sudden passing of Town Councilman Donald Spann. A news release from the town says Spann, who represented Ward 1 ...
Jun 05, 2023
INDOT Public Information Meeting on US 30 Study
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says it is hosting seven public information meetings this month as it continues the Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) studies along the U.S. 30 a...
Jun 02, 2023
Northwest Indiana, Much of State Considered Abnormally Dry
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor Map released Thursday June 1, 2023, now shows all of Northwest Indiana and much of the state as Abnormally Dry. The only counties in the Hoosier state not classified in...
Jun 01, 2023
Fire Department: Homeowner Alerted by CO Detector
(Image provided) In Porter County, Liberty Township Volunteer Fire says a late-night call last week for a carbon monoxide alarm sent a person to the hospital after high levels of toxic gas were detect...
May 31, 2023
Valparaiso to Host Neighborhood Workshop
(Photo provided) In Valparaiso, the city is hosting a workshop in June to promote neighborhood engagement. A release from the city says neighborhood workshops provide an opportunity for neighborhood r...
May 31, 2023
Valparaiso Shares Downtown Project Plan
In Valparaiso, the city is sharing staging details on major upcoming downtown projects and related infrastructure improvements to enhance sidewalks, streetscape and underground utilities. "We are exci...
May 25, 2023
Volunteers Sought to Help Place Flags at Military Gravesites Ahead of Memorial Day
In Hobart, American Legion Post 54 is looking for volunteers to help place flags on military veterans graves at Evergreen Cemetery ahead of the Memorial Day holiday. Dress casual and bring gloves if y...
May 24, 2023
