Category Archives: Our Communities
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Governor, First Lady Host Trick-or-Treaters at Governor's Residence, Visitors Receive Candy Made in Indiana
Gov. Holcomb is dressed as the woodsman in the seal of the state of Indiana. First Lady Janet Holcomb is dressed as Lady Victory. (Photo provided) In Indianapolis at the Governor’s Residence Sun...
Joey Martin Nov 01, 2021
Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor Winter Energy-Saving Tips
Colder weather is arriving in the Region. The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) says there are lots of simple ways to keep heating bills down. Here is a list of tips at the Indiana O...
Joey Martin Oct 29, 2021
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Indiana Health Officials Provide Information on COVID-19 Booster Shots
(Image courtesy Indiana State Department of Health) State health officials say mixed dosing is authorized for COVID-19 boosters and tweeted this chart showing who is eligible and what the options are ...
Joey Martin Oct 26, 2021
Wet and Windy Day in the Region, Advisories Issued; Lake Michigan Waves Up to 16 Feet
A wet and windy day is forecast for the Region. The National Weather Service says showers will continue today, and standing water on some roads is being reported. Wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour...
Joey Martin Oct 25, 2021
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Robotic Lung Surgery Arrives at Franciscan Health Crown Point
Thoracic surgery specialist Jason Fitzgerald, MD, shows the robotic arms of the da Vinci Xi system, which translate the surgeon's hand movements. (Photo provided) In Lake County, hospital officials sa...
Joey Martin Oct 20, 2021
Update on Valparaiso Roadway Projects
Valparaiso roadway enhancement projects are taking shape, preparing to make travel more efficient and add life to travel surfaces, according to City Engineer Mike Jabo. Some of the newest updates incl...
Joey Martin Oct 20, 2021
Valparaiso to Host Neighborhood Workshop
To further promote neighborhood engagement, the City of Valparaiso is hosting a Neighborhood Workshop on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 6 to 7:00 pm at the Banta Activity Center on Beech Street. "We look ...
Joey Martin Oct 19, 2021
INDOT Hosts Public Meetings This Week on 80/94 Traffic-Improvement Study
The Indiana Department of Transportation will host public meetings this week as they determine how to maximize benefits of the latest technology and how it can improve traffic on 80/94. The Planning a...
Joey Martin Oct 18, 2021
Indiana Youth Institute Shines Light on LGBTQ+ Youth, LGBTQ History Month
October is LGBTQ History Month, and the Indiana Youth Institute is raising awareness about the crucial role teachers and youth workers play in creating a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ students. ...
Joey Martin Oct 15, 2021
College Volleyball Tournament at Hammond Sportsplex This Weekend
The Hammond Sportsplex will play host to a 38-team NCAA Division II volleyball tournament this weekend. The "Midwest Region Crossover Tournament" features teams from the Great Midwest Athletic Confere...
Joey Martin Oct 15, 2021