Category Archives: Our Communities
Crown Point Wrapping Up First Phase of Downtown Parking Project
In Crown Point, city officials say work on the first phase of downtown parking improvements will largely wrap up soon. This summer, 97 spots were added on the east side of the downtown square, includi...
Oct 17, 2022
Elevated Fire Danger in Northwest Indiana, Much of State
Meteorologists say there's an elevated fire danger in areas of the Region today and a large portion of Indiana. Red Flag Warnings have been issued for numerous counties south of Northwest Indiana acro...
Oct 13, 2022
October is Pedestrian Safety Month
October is Pedestrian Safety Month, and as the fall season settles in the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) says shorter days and more hours of darkness bring an increased risk of crashes invo...
Oct 11, 2022
Eastbound I-80/94 Entrance Ramp Closures in Hammond
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says the eastbound on-ramps to Interstate 80/94 are closed at Calumet Avenue, Indianapolis Boulevard and Kennedy Avenue in Hammond this...
Oct 10, 2022
Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra Begins Season with West Side Story in Concert
The Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra and Music Director and Conductor Kirk Muspratt begin their 2022-2023 season with West Side Story in concert, Thursday, October 13 and Friday, October 14 at Liv...
Oct 10, 2022
Valparaiso Announces Temporary Roundabout Restrictions
In Valparaiso, portions of the roundabout at Vale Park Road and State Road 49 will be closed the week of October 10, 2022, to allow for stormwater upgrades and road resurfacing. "This is a well-travel...
Oct 07, 2022
Precautionary Boil Advisory Issued in Lowell
In Lowell, Indiana American Water Company says it was working this morning Thursday October 6, 2022, to repair a water main break near East Commercial Avenue and North Fremont Street. The break has re...
Oct 06, 2022
Northbound I-65 Off-ramps to Close for Concrete Restoration
(Image provided) In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces the temporary closure of two Interstate 65 off-ramps for concrete restoration. Northbound I-65 to U.S. 30 in...
Oct 06, 2022
Teen Customizes Red Wagon for Community Hospital Pediatric Patients for Eagle Scout Project
Boy Scout Adam Lung and his father, Assistant Scoutmaster Jason Lung, present a customized wagon to Community Hospital leadership for pediatric patients. From left are Jason Lung; Randy Neiswonger, Co...
Oct 06, 2022
Traffic Advisory for Vale Park Road-State Road 49 Interchange in Valparaiso
(Image provided) In Valparaiso, officials say a traffic closure on the east teardrop of the Vale Park Road/State Road 49 roundabout interchange starts next Monday morning, 9am October 10th and continu...
Oct 06, 2022
