Community News
Update on Porter County Compost Sites and Storm Debris
(Aug 25 2026) Update from the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County - the district has announced some changes to compost site hours and services due to overwhelming storm debris, the website said. COMPOST SITE UPDATES: The Portage Compost Site will be CLOSED Wednesday, August 26th 2026 and Thursday, A...
Aug 25, 2026
Indiana 211 to Report Storm Damage, Find Local Resources
State and local officials continue to encourage residents impacted by recent storms to report damage to Indiana 211. They said Indiana 211 is also a place to find local resources. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security says these include meals and food pantries, pet food assistance, clothing and cleaning supplies,...
Aug 25, 2026
Renovations Begin at Merrillville Police Department
The Merrillville Police Department says long-awaited renovations have officially begun at their facility. The renovations are expected to take up to a year to complete. During this time, the Records Office has temporarily relocated so the department can continue providing the same level of service to the community. Beg...
Aug 25, 2026
Music News
A Life of Music, Movies, and Generosity: Honoring the Legacy of Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton, whose songs, personality, and unmistakable voice made her one of country music's most enduring stars, has died at 80. Her family confirm...
21h ago
Taylor Swift Revisits Fan Favorites in Surprise Grammy Museum Mashup
Taylor Swift revisited several fan-favorite songs during a recent appearance at the Grammy Museum, performing a six-minute piano mashup that connected...
21h ago
Is a Drake x Ella Langley Track Coming? Concert Appearance Ignites Collaboration Rumors
Drake made an unexpected appearance at Ella Langley's sold-out concert at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas, on Aug. 22. Footage from ...
Aug 25, 2026
