In northern Porter County, Liberty Township Volunteer Fire says over the last 47 days, they've answered 149 calls for service thanks to dedicated volunteers, but they need more help. "Our department is facing a growing challenge-just like many other fire departments-struggling to recruit new volunteers," a ne...

In Crown Point, the city's lighted, nighttime St. Patrick's Day Parade will begin at dusk Monday, March 17, 2025, in the downtown square with expanded space for food and retail vendors this year, the city said. Vendors will be set up on Joliet Street between Court and Main streets and on Main Street between Robinson Co...

In Gary, Mayor Eddie Melton recently signed an executive order acknowledging the creation of the city's first Age-Friendly Advisory Council in partnership with AARP. The AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities is a national initiative. Gary's Age-Friendly Advisory Council will begin its first year by cond...

In Crown Point, Lake County's Health Department recently unveiled its new state-of-the-art mobile clinic. "This is a very exciting time for Lake County as we envision the future of the mobile health clinic to reduce health disparities and to make healthcare accessible to one and all," said Lake County Health ...

In Valparaiso, the city is holding a community conference on Thursday, April 17, 2025, noon to 5 pm at the Harre Union on the campus of Valparaiso University. "This first-ever Community Conference is for anyone who wants to be more involved in the Valparaiso community. Research shows the more you get involved in t...

The National Weather Service Chicago says the first significant snowfall of the season is expected in northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland area Wednesday February 12 2025. Meteorologists say snow, heavy at times, is expected. "Snowfall rates of an inch per hour are possible, including during the Wednesday aftern...

In Valparaiso, Ivy Tech Community College says its 21st annual Spring Fundraiser event is March 14, 2025, at Aberdeen Manor featuring a Mardi Gras theme. The event includes dinner, dancing, silent auction, and live entertainment. Ivy Tech says proceeds benefit the Meet the Need initiative that supports students across ...

In Whiting, city officials say the Park Department discovered over forty deceased ducks along the shoreline of Whihala Beach last week. A news release said in light of all the issues in the U.S. regarding bird flu, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was immediately contacted and the Whiting Park Departme...

In Crown Point, the community is invited to join the Lake County Health Department Friday February 7, 2025, for the unveiling of their new Mobile Health Clinic, a specialized $229,000 vehicle that will allow the department to provide its clinic services within local communities. The public is invited to join Lake Count...

In Lowell, Tri-Creek school officials have announced their new head football coach. Casey McKim joins Lowell after five years and a 48-17 record as head coach at New Prairie High School. At New Prairie, McKim led a team that won four consecutive Sectional Championships and two Regional Championships, went to Semi-State...