Category Archives: Our Communities
Community Support Helps Fire Department Replace Medical Equipment
(Photo provided) In Porter County, Liberty Township Volunteer Fire says generous donations and support from local businesses let them replace medical equipment in much need of replacing. With the purc...
Feb 13, 2023
Greater Northwest Indiana Association of Realtors Changes Name to Northwest Indiana Realtors Association
(Image provided) The Greater Northwest Indiana Association of Realtors (GNIAR) this week announced it has changed its name to Northwest Indiana Realtors Association (NIRA). The name change shortens th...
Feb 10, 2023
INDOT to Host Public Hearing Regarding U.S. 6 and U.S. 421
(Image provided) The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will host a public hearing the evening of Wednesday, February 15, 2023, regarding a proposed intersection improvement project for the ...
Feb 10, 2023
Governor Holcomb Proclaims February 11 as Indiana 211 Day
Governor Eric Holcomb has proclaimed Saturday, February 11 "Indiana 211 Day" as Indiana joins states and cities across the country raising awareness about 211. In 2022, Indiana 211, a free resource av...
Feb 10, 2023
Governor Names Valpo Mayor to NICTD Board
Valparaiso Mayor Matt Murphy (Photo provided) Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has named Valparaiso Mayor Matt Murphy to the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) Board of Trustees. N...
Feb 07, 2023
New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Crown Point
(Photo credit: City of Crown Point) In Crown Point, drivers have two new places to charge their electric vehicles. In late 2022, the city unveiled one charging station in the parking lot of the Crown ...
Feb 07, 2023
American Heart Association National Wear Red Day February 3rd
The American Heart Association is encouraging families in the Region and around the country to "Be the Beat" on Friday, February 3, 2023, as a part of the Association's Go Red for Women National Wear ...
Feb 03, 2023
February is Earthquake Awareness Month
February is Earthquake Awareness Month and state officials say Indiana is near two seismic zones that have the potential to produce major earthquakes and many small quakes. “About 2,000 tremors ...
Feb 02, 2023
Valparaiso Invites Participants to City Government Academy
In Valparaiso, the city invites residents to take part in its seven-week City Government Academy. "So far 105 people have graduated from our City Government Academy. It's gratifying to see them become...
Feb 01, 2023
NIPSCO Recognizes National Energy Assistance Day
In recognition of National Energy Assistance Day on Wednesday, February 1, Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) is raising awareness about the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LI...
Feb 01, 2023
