Category Archives: local news
Valparaiso Paving and Capital Projects for 2025
In Valparaiso, the city says this season's paving program looks to improve 62 lane miles, plus 40 miles of crack sealing and more than a mile of sidewalks. The city says it has appropriated $9.4 milli...
Jun 13, 2025
Town of Merrillville to Host Annual Job Fair
In Merrillville, the town is holding its annual job fair July 30 2025. Job seekers and employers from across the Region will come together from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 30 2025 for a day full of o...
Jun 12, 2025
Ribbon Cutting for New Downtown Chesterton Parking Lots
In Porter County, the town of Chesterton and Duneland Chamber of Commerce invite the public to a ceremony Friday, June 13, 2025, at 9 AM to celebrate the opening of new public parking in the downtown ...
Jun 11, 2025
NIPSCO Public Safety Education and Training Action Grant
Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO), with support from the NiSource Charitable Foundation, says it is accepting applications from qualifying northern Indiana organizations for the Public ...
Jun 10, 2025
Ivy Tech Freezes Tuition Through 2026-2027 Academic Year
In Indianapolis, the Ivy Tech Community College State Board of Trustees voted to freeze tuition and mandatory fees for the next two academic years, 2025-26 and 2026-27. "The action by our State Board ...
Jun 09, 2025
Valparaiso Introduces New Neighbor Guide
In Valparaiso, the city is offering a New Neighbor City Services guide for new or returning residents. "The new neighbor guide is designed to help residents access services like water and trash pick-u...
Jun 09, 2025
Bridge Repairs to Cause Closures on US 20 at I-94
In Porter County near Burns Harbor and the town of Porter, bridge repairs will require about a two-week closure on U.S. 20 at the I-94 interchange. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) say...
May 28, 2025
Porter County Sheriff Announces Creation of New Marine Unit
In Porter County, Sheriff Jeff Balon announces the creation of the Porter County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit. Sheriff Balon says its primary responsibility will be to provide a police presence for sa...
May 28, 2025
St. Mary Medical Center Cardiovascular Team Marks Milestone
In Hobart, Powers Health says the Cardiovascular team at St. Mary Medical Center marked a significant milestone in May with the completion of their 100th TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) p...
May 28, 2025
I-65 Bridge Work Ridge Rd to 61st Ave Phase Three
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is alerting Region motorists to phase three of the bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance project on I-65 over Norfolk Southern R...
May 27, 2025
