Category Archives: Our Communities
Waterspout Risk for Lake Michigan Near Northwest Indiana
In northwest Indiana, a report of a waterspout off the Lake Michigan shoreline early Monday afternoon. A Preliminary Storm Report from the National Weather Service Chicago around 1 pm CT said there wa...
Oct 15, 2024
Strack & Van Til Round Up Campaign for American Red Cross Hurricane Relief
Strack & Van Til says it's starting a register round up campaign at all its stores to help those affected by recent hurricanes in the southeast. Customers can round up purchases to the nearest dol...
Oct 14, 2024
Valparaiso Opens New Transit Center
In Valparaiso, the city has opened its new Valpo Transit Center. "The Transit Center will be the focal point for our Transit Oriented District. The city of Valparaiso is committed to providing transit...
Oct 10, 2024
Governor Holcomb Activates Indiana National Guard to Aid Florida Hurricane Relief
Governor Eric Holcomb says he has activated the Indiana National Guard to aid with hurricane relief efforts in Florida and help with route clearance, shelter management, supply distribution, and comma...
Oct 09, 2024
Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Says Make Sure Smoke Alarms Are Working
Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12, 2024, and Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department in Porter County is urging residents to make sure their smoke alarms are functioning. Liberty Fire is teaming...
Oct 09, 2024
Gary/Chicago International Airport Hosts Critical Infrastructure Groundbreaking Ceremony
In Lake County, Gary/Chicago International Airport held a ceremonial ground breaking Tuesday October 8, 2024, for the initial phase of about $24 million in infrastructure enhancements to its air cargo...
Oct 09, 2024
Valparaiso Marks October as Pedestrian Safety Month
In Valparaiso, the city says it is highlighting National Pedestrian Safety Month by reminding drivers and pedestrians to follow the rules of the road, slow down, and avoid distractions. "As a city com...
Oct 08, 2024
Powers Health Invests in Technology, Patient Comfort at St. Catherine Hospital
In Lake County, Powers Health recently announced renovations were complete at a medical-surgical unit at St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago. A news release says the $3.2 million investment into 5 ...
Oct 08, 2024
Porter County Annual Emergency Preparedness Exercise
In Valparaiso, on Saturday, October 12, 2024, the Porter County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), with the cooperation of local emergency response departments and agencies, reports they will ...
Oct 08, 2024
State Road 51 Bridge Over I-94 to be Replaced
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is advising motorists of lane closures on State Road 51 starting on or after September 30, 2024, in preparation for a project to replac...
Oct 04, 2024
