Category Archives: local news
Simply Amazing Market Moving Sales to Factory Store
In Porter County, Opportunity Enterprises says their Simply Amazing Market will be centralizing all retail sales to the Simply Amazing Market factory store on Evans Avenue in Valparaiso on May 1, 2023...
Apr 17, 2023
Indiana Dunes National Park Seeks Donations for New Cultural Trail Project
Indiana Dunes National Park has partnered with other entities to create a new trail that shares stories of dunes ecology and Native American culture. The Indiana Dunes Indigenous Cultural Trail will b...
Apr 14, 2023
INDOT's "Trash Bash" Runs April 21-23
The Indiana Department of Transportation is celebrating Earth Day with a roadside trash pick-up event. "Trash Bash" is a chance for volunteers to help beautify the state’s roadsides, which is ba...
Apr 12, 2023
"Drop-In" and Volunteer with Indiana Dunes National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes Tourism are rolling out a new and easy way to volunteer. Drop-In Volunteering opportunities will be available nearly every day of the week, including stew...
Apr 11, 2023
Michigan Produce Manufacturer Issues Lettuce Recall
A company based in Kent County, Michigan is recalling lettuce and packaged salad products over concerns of listeria. Revolution Farms of Caledonia issued the recall after the Michigan Department of Ag...
Apr 10, 2023
Ivy Tech Offering Free Summer Courses for High-School Students
Ivy Tech Community College says all Indiana high-school students can enroll in its courses for free this summer. The complimentary courses are a chance for students to explore possible career options ...
Apr 10, 2023
March Tornado Confirmed in Porter County
The National Weather Service Chicago says the number of confirmed tornadoes is up to 22 in the Chicago forecast area from March 31, 2023, and additional investigation continues into other locations of...
Apr 09, 2023
Bears Legend Coming to Crown Point for First Responders
(Image provided) In Crown Point, First United Methodist Church presents Bears and Badges, a fundraiser dinner for Crown Point first responders, on Friday, April 14, 2023. The event featuring Chicago B...
Apr 09, 2023
Congressman Mrvan Announces Community Forum Schedule
Northwest Indiana Congressman Frank J. Mrvan this week announced the schedule for the 2023 Community Forums that will be held throughout Indiana's First Congressional District. "As your U.S. Represent...
Apr 04, 2023
Valparaiso Celebrates Trees with Planting Events
In Valparaiso, the city is celebrating trees with upcoming tree planting events and inviting the community to get involved. "As we look ahead to both Arbor Day and Earth Day, we wanted to mark these s...
Apr 04, 2023
