Category Archives: local news

NIPSCO: November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month
November is recognized as Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month, and NIPSCO says it wants to take this opportunity to raise awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide in the community to help keep everyone...
Laura Waluszko Nov 02, 2023

Hobart Fire Department Marks 132nd Birthday
In Hobart, the city's Fire Department celebrates a birthday Thursday November 2, 2023. A post at Hobart Fire's Facebook page says the department was formed 132 years ago on November 2nd, 1891, and her...
Laura Waluszko Nov 02, 2023

State Road 249 Ramp to US 12 to Close for Bridge Work
In Porter County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says the ramp from southbound State Road 249/Port of Indiana to U.S. 12 is scheduled to close on or after Friday, November 3, 2023, t...
Laura Waluszko Oct 27, 2023

Ivy Tech Community College Alum Completes 150th Marathon
An Ivy Tech Community College alumnus recently celebrated the completion of his 150th marathon race at the Chicago Marathon earlier this month. Michael Eriks began his post-secondary education career ...
Laura Waluszko Oct 26, 2023

Bob Thompson Named Deputy Engineer for City of Valparaiso
In Valparaiso, Bob Thompson has been named Deputy Engineer for the city, Mayor Matt Murphy announced. "We're so pleased to have someone with Bob's extensive experience and expertise on our engineering...
Laura Waluszko Oct 24, 2023

Merrillville Seeking Resident Participation to Create New Town Slogan
In Merrillville, the town is creating a new slogan for the community, and residents have the opportunity to share their ideas of what it should be. "We're looking for a lot of assistance and help from...
Laura Waluszko Oct 24, 2023

Crown Point Police Department Relaunches Trading Cards
In Crown Point, the Police Department recently announced the return of their police trading card program. The third edition features 64 cards highlighting the entire department, including specialty un...
Laura Waluszko Oct 11, 2023

Ivy Tech Partners with Opportunity Enterprises on New Program
In Valparaiso, Ivy Tech Community College recently announced a new program launch with Opportunity Enterprises (OE) featuring training in light industrial work through OE's Vocational Training and Emp...
Laura Waluszko Oct 11, 2023

IDEM Hosting Open House on Grand Calumet River Area Restoration Efforts
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and partner organizations announce an open house focused on restoration efforts within the Grand Calumet River Area of Concern (AOC) in Northw...
Joey Martin Sep 25, 2023

Eastbound Interstate 80/94 Concrete Work Moving to Next Phase
(Image provided by INDOT) In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says eastbound Interstate 80/94 concrete work between Cline Avenue and Interstate 65 moves to the next phase ...
Joey Martin Sep 13, 2023