Category Archives: Our Communities
Winter Weather Conditions Information
Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department officials are providing details on where residents can find information about road conditions and emergency resources in the winter storm. “Thank you t...
Feb 03, 2022
County Travel Status Updates for Northwest Indiana, Hoosier State
Officials say a Travel Advisory is in effect for unincorporated Porter County until further notice. A Travel Advisory means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a ha...
Feb 02, 2022
Winter Storm Moving Across Indiana, Governor to Provide Update
Winter storm warnings continue across Northwest Indiana; winter storm warnings have also been issued for most of the state with ice storm warnings for counties closer to the Ohio River. There are nume...
Feb 02, 2022
Safety Tips from Indiana Region of the American Red Cross Ahead of Impending Winter Storm
The National Weather Service (NWS) is monitoring a large winter storm with potentially significant snow, sleet, and freezing rain that is expected to create travel disruptions and hazardous conditions...
Feb 01, 2022
Merrillville High School Theater Students Recognized at State Thespian Event
Officers for Merrillville High School Thespian Troupe #1692, from left, seniors Priya Hildebrand, vice president; Merci Tan, secretary; Lauren Molenda, president and state thespian officer chair; juni...
Jan 31, 2022
Franciscan Health Shares Tips on Travel Safety in Winter
Another winter storm is in the Region forecast, possibly two rounds of snow between Tuesday night and Thursday and dangerous travel conditions expected. Franciscan Health has a list of “Ten Wint...
Jan 31, 2022
Winter Storm Watch Issued for the Region, Two Rounds of Snow Possible
While the Northeast is shoveling out from this weekend’s nor’easter, the central U.S. is bracing for the next major winter storm. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Northwest Indiana...
Jan 31, 2022
February 2022 Events at Goodwill's Larry Neff Centers for Career Connections in Gary and Griffith
Goodwill's Larry Neff Center for Career Connections - Gary Please be aware of the following guidelines set in place for your safety: Please follow CDC guidelines and do not enter if you have a fever, ...
Jan 31, 2022
American Red Cross Blood Drive in Ogden Dunes in Honor of Teenage Survivor
In Long Beach, the police department and friends invite the community to a blood drive to honor a 13-year-old survivor. A release from the American Red Cross says Violet Van Gieson hasn't walked since...
Jan 27, 2022
City of La Porte Announces Warming Centers
With frigid temperatures expected for Wednesday and Thursday, Mayor Tom Dermody said the City of La Porte will be opening warming centers for those in need. "We have been fortunate so far to have a fa...
Jan 26, 2022
