Category Archives: Our Communities
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Update on Valparaiso Roadway Projects
(Photo provided) In Valparaiso, city officials say significant progress is being made on work to improve some of the most-traveled roads, with many projects nearing completion. A news release s...
Joey Martin Nov 05, 2021
Andrean Seeks State Volleyball Championship
Indiana high school volleyball state finals are this weekend. In Class 2A, Andrean will take on Western Boone Saturday afternoon (November 6). The championship games are being held in Muncie at Ball S...
Joey Martin Nov 05, 2021
Sectional Championship Football Games
November 5th, 2021, Sectional Championship Games 6A sectional #1 Merrillville (10-0) at Lafayette Jeff (7-3) 6:30 Region Time 6A sectional #2 Chesterton (7-3) at Penn (5-5) 6:30 Region Time 5A section...
Joey Martin Nov 05, 2021
More Than $100 Million Awarded for Indiana Road Projects Through Community Crossings
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and INDOT Commissioner Joe McGuinness Wednesday announced 218 Indiana cities, towns, and counties received a combined $101-point-9 million in state matching funds for loc...
Joey Martin Nov 04, 2021
Hoosiers Ages 5-11 Now Eligible to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
The Indiana Department of Health announced today Hoosiers ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccine following Tuesday's authorization of the pediatric vaccine by the Centers for Diseas...
Joey Martin Nov 03, 2021
Alzheimer's Association Free Online Family Conference
November is National Family Caregivers Month, and the Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter is partnering with the Illinois Chapter and Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter to host ...
Joey Martin Nov 03, 2021
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New Sculpture Dedicated Honoring the Valparaiso Fire Department
Valparaiso Mayor Matt Murphy, Valparaiso Fire Chief Chad Dutz, and sculptor Ryan Feeney at the “Reflection” statue (Photo courtesy Valparaiso Now Facebook page) In Valparaiso this past wee...
Joey Martin Nov 03, 2021
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Launch Ceremony for First U.S.-Flagged Great Lakes Bulk Carrier in Nearly Four Decades
(Photo provided) In Wisconsin, the first U.S.- flagged Great Lakes freighter to be built on the Great Lakes in nearly four decades, while still under construction, was recently "launched" or otherwise...
Joey Martin Nov 03, 2021
Goodwill Announces November 2021 Events at The Larry Neff Center for Career Connections in Gary and Griffith
The 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, cough, ...
Joey Martin Nov 02, 2021
Indiana Governor Extends COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has extended the COVID-19 public health emergency for another thirty days to extend critical capabilities directly tied to it, noting he has also instructed agencies to b...
Joey Martin Nov 01, 2021