Category Archives: Our Communities
Cedar Lake is First Hoosier Community Chosen for New Initiative
In Lake County, Legacy Foundation recently announced Cedar Lake as Indiana's first "Heart & Soul Community." In the new initiative, a news release said the town will get training, technical assist...
Jan 16, 2025
Indiana Conservation Officers Remind Hoosiers of Ice Danger
Indiana Conservation Officers are reminding everyone to use caution around lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and retention ponds and to watch for others who may find themselves in trouble on frozen water...
Jan 16, 2025
Valparaiso to Host Neighborhood Workshop
In Valparaiso, the city says it is hosting a Neighborhood Workshop on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 5:30 pm to 7 pm, at Valparaiso City Hall on Lincolnway. The workshops provide an opportunity for neig...
Jan 15, 2025
NIPSCO'S Annual Hope for the Holidays Campaign Helps Numerous Organzations
Merrillville-based Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) celebrated its 12th annual Hope for the Holidays campaign in 2024, uniting contributions from the NiSource Charitable Foundation, NI...
Jan 15, 2025
Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Reminds Residents to Keep Ovens, Other Appliances Clean
Local fire officials say it's important to not put off cleaning your kitchen oven and appliances after big meals, like ones that may have been prepared over the recent holiday season. Liberty Township...
Jan 13, 2025
Donation Honors Legacy of Longtime Umpire at Valpo Park
In Valparaiso, Valpo Parks say a donation from the Smith family in honor of Byron Smith III, who passed away in January 2024, will go toward renovating the diamond ballfields at Fairgrounds Park. The ...
Jan 10, 2025
Munster Chamber of Commerce Celebrating 100th Anniversary
The Munster Chamber of Commerce says it is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year and marking that milestone with a 100th Anniversary Dinner on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Center for ...
Jan 10, 2025
INDOT Announces Next Call for Community Crossings Grants
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says it is accepting applications for the Spring 2025 call for projects for the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. Since 2016, INDOT says the ...
Jan 10, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard Starts Ice Breaking Operations for Winter
The U.S. Coast Guard has begun its ice breaking operations on the Great Lakes for the winter. In western Lake Superior, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw is working the twin ports of Duluth, Minnesota ...
Jan 07, 2025
Winter Storm Impacts Southern Half of Indiana
The State Emergency Operations Center will stay running through Wednesday January 8, 2025, as Indiana responds to the severe winter storm that impacted the southern half of the state. The Indiana Depa...
Jan 07, 2025
