Category Archives: Our Communities
Indiana GOP Offering Paid Internships for 2023 Legislative Session
The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering college students paid, full-time spring-semester internships for the Indiana General Assembly’s 2023 session. Opportunities are available in comm...
Aug 30, 2022
Prep Football in the Region
Prep Football, Friday, August 26th All times 7pm unless noted Crown Point at Andrean Lowell at LaPorte Merrillville at Hobart Hammond Central at Valparaiso Hanover Central at Hammond Morton Penn at Po...
Aug 26, 2022
MAAC Foundation First Responder Appreciation Concert
In Valparaiso, the MAAC Foundation's First Responder Appreciation and Demonstration Day will be highlighted by a concert at the Porter County Fairgrounds this Saturday August 27th. Country music artis...
Aug 26, 2022
Major Renovations Planned for Crown Point High School Baseball, Softball Facilities Thanks to Donation
(Image provided) In Crown Point, the school district says a $3 million donation will transform the high school’s baseball and softball facilities. Planned improvements include brick dugouts, exp...
Aug 25, 2022
Retired Gary Diocese Bishop Dale J. Melczek Passes Away
The Catholic Diocese of Gary today announced that the Most Reverend Dale J. Melczek, Third Bishop of the Diocese of Gary, passed away this morning at the age of 83. He celebrated 30 years in the dioce...
Aug 25, 2022
Vet Rock Crown Point August 26th
(Image provided) First United Methodist Church of Crown Point announces their Vet Rock 2022 free concert is Friday August 26 on the front lawn of the church. Donation proceeds from the event benefit l...
Aug 24, 2022
Crown Point Community Schools Coffee and Conversation
In Crown Point, the school district’s first Coffee and Conversation of the academic year is Thursday, August 25th. A post at the Crown Point Community School Corporation’s Facebook page sa...
Aug 24, 2022
Congressman Mrvan Announces Federal Grant for Portage Fire Department
First District Congressman Frank J. Mrvan Monday announced the Portage Fire Department will receive over $201,000 dollars to obtain critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel a...
Aug 23, 2022
Indiana Teacher of the Year Local Finalists
Three Region teachers are among 25 finalists in the 2023 Indiana Teacher of the Year program. The Indiana Department of Education said a list of the top ten finalists will be released next week. The 2...
Aug 23, 2022
Ivy Tech Lake County Staffer Inducted into Wheelchair Softball Hall of Fame
(Photo provided) A Region athlete recently received a special honor. An Ivy Tech Community College employee was inducted into the USA Wheelchair Softball Hall of Fame this summer. Dino Ramirez receive...
Aug 19, 2022
