Category Archives: local news
St. Mary Medical Center Emergency Department Opens in Valparaiso
In Valparaiso, Powers Health recently announced the St. Mary Medical Center Emergency Department is now open 24/7 for patients seeking emergency care at St. Mary Medical Center Outpatient Center locat...
Dec 31, 2024
Crown Point to Ring in New Year with Ball Drop
In Crown Point, the city says it will be ringing in 2025 with a new event. For the first time, the city of Crown Point is hosting a ball drop downtown at Clark and Main streets. The free event Tuesday...
Dec 31, 2024
Gary/Chicago International Receives Grant for New Airport Traffic Control Tower
Gary/Chicago International Airport officials announced the airport has been awarded a $1,717,000 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant to formulate, design and engineer a new airport traffic con...
Dec 13, 2024
INDOT Awards $50 Million for Local Safety Improvements
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced recipients of $50 million in Highway Safety Improvement Program funds to support safety projects on local road networks across the state....
Dec 11, 2024
Valparaiso Announces Recipient of 2024 Good Neighbor Award
In Valparaiso, the city says Paul Sommer has received the Good Neighbor Award for 2024. A news release says Sommer, a podiatrist who has lived in Valpo for over 50 years, has translated his talent for...
Dec 05, 2024
Expansion to Benefit Powers Health Patients Seeking Therapy, Occupational Health Services
In Hobart, healthcare and community leaders recently celebrated an expansion and remodeling of St. Mary Medical Center Outpatient Center on 61st Avenue. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony November 14, 2024,...
Nov 27, 2024
Congressman Mrvan Announces Safe Streets for All Grants for Michigan City, Whiting, NIRPC
Indiana U.S. Representative Frank J. Mrvan has announced federal grant awards for the cities of Michigan City and Whiting, and the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) under the D...
Nov 19, 2024
Crown Point to Honor Fallen Heroes at Wreaths Across America Ceremony
In Crown Point, officials say the Julia Watkins Brass Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the City of Crown Point will honor fallen heroes by placing wreaths on their graves ...
Nov 19, 2024
Franciscan Health Breaks Ground on St. John Medical Office Building
In St. John, Franciscan Health broke ground this month a new medical office building on U.S. 41/Wicker Avenue. The two-story building will house an ExpressCare, primary care and specialty physician of...
Nov 15, 2024
Crown Point Fire Department Unveils New Engine
In Lake County, the Crown Point Fire Department recently unveiled a new engine. "It's more than just an updated piece of equipment; it's a powerful tool that helps us keep Crown Point safe," said Fire...
Nov 11, 2024
