Category Archives: local news

Valparaiso University Holds Recyclable Collection During Move-in
(Photo provided by Valparaiso University) (Photo provided by Valparaiso University) Valparaiso University says the inaugural year for recyclable material collection during move-in weekend was a...
Joey Martin Sep 13, 2023

Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction to Host Fix-It Fair
(Provided by Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction District) In Valparaiso, in partnership with the Porter County Public Library System, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter Coun...
Joey Martin Sep 12, 2023
Valparaiso Awarded Indiana's Green Project of the Year
Valparaiso has been named Indiana's Green Project of the Year by Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (Aim) for the city's solar power initiative. The award recognizes Indiana's leading project for susta...
Joey Martin Sep 08, 2023
Crown Point First Responders to Host End of Summer Twilight Bike Ride
In Crown Point, public safety officials are hosting a First Responders Twilight Bike Ride this weekend. The ride begins at 7 pm with check-in starting at 6 pm at the Summit Street Trailhead of the Eri...
Joey Martin Sep 08, 2023

Walk to End Alzheimer's to be Held at Three Northwest Indiana Locations
Northwest Indiana residents will be participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's at three locations over the next few weeks. The Lake County Walk will be held at Wicker Memoria...
Joey Martin Sep 07, 2023
NIPSCO Announces 2023 Public Safety Education and Training Grant Recipients
Sixteen organizations across northern Indiana will be able to further public safety initiatives - like carbon monoxide safety education or lithium-ion battery response training, for example - thanks t...
Joey Martin Sep 07, 2023

Valparaiso Arborists Certified
The City of Valparaiso's Tree Division of arborists maintains the City's urban forest. The City's Arborist Team includes, left to right, Anthony Santos, Matt McBain and Justin Mayer. (Photo provided) ...
Joey Martin Sep 06, 2023

Opportunity Enterprises Dedicates New Accessible Canoe and Kayak Launch
Funders of the Kayak Launch from Left to Right: Kathleen and Marc Smith who also are representatives of the John and Ann Barney Foundation; Raeann Trakas representing Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation. (Pho...
Joey Martin Sep 05, 2023

Concrete Restoration Work to Close I-65 Ramp
(Image provided) In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says concrete restoration work will close the ramp from northbound Interstate 65 to westbound Interstate 80/94 for abo...
Joey Martin Sep 05, 2023
U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Visits Gary
In Gary, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg toured Gary/Chicago International Airport Wednesday as part of a series of stops in Indiana to meet with workers and highlight how the Biden-Harri...
Joey Martin Aug 31, 2023