Category Archives: Our Communities
Cops Cycling for Survivors Bike Ride Enters Region
The 21st annual fundraising Cops Cycling for Survivors bicycle ride around Indiana entered the Region this morning Friday, July 15th, traveling from South Bend to Merrillville; the next leg July 16th ...
Jul 15, 2022
Multiple Railroad Crossings Blocked in Valparaiso
In Valparaiso, multiple railroad crossings have been blocked this morning resulting in traffic congestion through the city’s downtown area north of Lincolnway. Valparaiso Police report that all ...
Jul 14, 2022
Alzheimer's Association Offers New Caregiver Support Group in Northwest Indiana
The Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter is offering a new caregiver support group in Michigan City. The support group will meet the last Thursday of each month beginning in July at 1 p.m. ...
Jul 14, 2022
Rainbow Clouds Over the Region
(Photo courtesy Town of Chesterton Facebook page) Today’s next Supermoon has been in the news lately as folks look to the sky for the astronomical occurrence, but have you seen the photos at the...
Jul 13, 2022
Valparaiso Police Training at Local Elementary School
Valparaiso Police say they are conducting police training in conjunction with the Valparaiso Schools at Heavilin Elementary School on July 13 and 14 and July 20 and 21. The safety drills will be condu...
Jul 13, 2022
Congressman Mrvan Announces Additional Grant Award for University of St. Francis in Crown Point
Northwest Indiana First District U.S. Representative Frank J. Mrvan today announced the University of Saint Francis Crown Point campus has received an additional grant from the Economic Development Ad...
Jul 12, 2022
Tobacco Education and Prevention Coalition for Porter County Honors Volunteers at Recent Event
The Tobacco Education and Prevention Coalition for Porter County recently held their volunteer appreciation event. "We always look forward to this annual event to show our appreciation and thank our v...
Jul 12, 2022
Operation Back to School to Help Eligible Indiana Veteran Families
The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs has announced "Operation Back to School". The announcement said from July first to September 15th, Indiana veteran families experiencing financial hardship c...
Jul 11, 2022
NIPSCO Launches Chatbots and Live Chat to Help Customers with Questions
NIPSCO announces the launch of chatbots and live chat technologies to assist customers in getting immediate answers to a variety of key questions. They’re both available at the Merrillville-base...
Jul 08, 2022
NICTD Announces Temporary Closure Along Calumet Trail in Chesterton
(Image provided) In Chesterton, the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) will temporarily close the Calumet Trail in both directions in the immediate vicinity of Dune Park South S...
Jul 07, 2022
