Category Archives: Our Communities
U.S. House Approves Mrvan Legislation to Extend Veteran Benefit Programs
The U.S. House Monday unanimously approved legislation introduced by Indiana First District Congressman Frank J. Mrvan to extend a number of veteran benefit programs expected to expire at the end of t...
Sep 21, 2021
Governor Holcomb to Attend Merrillville Groundbreaking for New Domino's Pizza Production Facility
In Merrillville, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb will join local officials and Domino’s Pizza executives this morning at the groundbreaking for a new regional pizza dough production and warehouse ...
Sep 17, 2021
Gary Mayor, City Workers to Launch 'All In Gary!' Citywide Cleanup Campaign
In Gary, a citywide cleanup campaign called "All In Gary!" is getting underway today and tomorrow, September 17-18. A news release says it begins with a send-off by Mayor Jerome Prince at 8:30 this mo...
Sep 17, 2021
New Proposed Maps of Indiana Congressional Districts, State Representatives
New proposed political maps were unveiled in Indiana Tuesday. They get redrawn every ten years following the U.S. Census based on population shifts and designate the boundaries of voting districts. Fi...
Sep 15, 2021
Indiana Archaeology Month Includes Upcoming Local Presentation on Maritime History
Indiana Archaeology Month is underway, the 26th anniversary of a statewide celebration of archaeology in Indiana. First came Indiana Archaeology Week, which ran from 1996-2001. In 2002, the celebratio...
Sep 14, 2021
Portage Chamber of Commerce Holds 6th Annual Car Show
(Photo provided) The Portage Chamber of Commerce and Rittenhouse Village at Portage held their 6th annual car show on August 19 at Rittenhouse, an event that featured 43 cars. Awards were given to res...
Sep 13, 2021
Valparaiso Begins Multi-Mile Road Improvement Project
Many miles of Valparaiso roadways will be improved in the coming weeks and months, as the city begins a multi-mile road improvement project. Roads slated for improvements include large sections of Roo...
Sep 13, 2021
Indiana American Water Breaks Ground on Water Main Replacement Project in Gary
Pictured l-r: Ellen Hohl, project manager, Indiana American Water; Jacquelyne Byland, engineering manager, Indiana American Water; Gary Mayor Jerome Prince; Indiana American Water President, Indiana A...
Sep 13, 2021
New Respite Center Planned for Opportunity Enterprises
Opportunity Enterprises has announced plans to build a new respite center on their Lakeside property in Porter County. While the organization does offer respite care in Merrillville and Liberty Townsh...
Sep 09, 2021
Franciscan Health Hospitals in Hammond and Michigan City to Host Free Car Seat Safety Clinics
Franciscan Health hospitals in Hammond and Michigan City will host free car seat safety clinics during the month of September. The clinic at Franciscan Health Hammond on Hohman Avenue will be by appoi...
Sep 03, 2021
