Category Archives: local news
Indiana Reports Year-End Results for Fiscal Year 2023
State Comptroller Tera Klutz Thursday confirmed that the State of Indiana closed the 2023 fiscal year with $2.9 billion in state reserves, a news release said. Klutz said it’s again within the h...
Jul 14, 2023
National Night Out 2023 Valparaiso
The Valparaiso Police Department is again participating in National Night Out, which is scheduled for Tuesday, August 1, 2023. National Night Out is a nationwide event, bringing communities and police...
Jul 07, 2023
Town Forming Community Committee for Merrillville Momentum Plan
In Merrillville, the town is looking for residents to join the Momentum Community Committee. The new committee will play a critical role in developing a comprehensive plan by working with town officia...
Jul 07, 2023
New School Resource Officer Announced in Valparaiso
Ptrl. Michelle Kodicek (Photo provided) In Valparaiso, the Police Department in conjunction with Valparaiso Community Schools announces the addition of a fourth School Resource Officer (SRO). Patrolwo...
Jul 06, 2023
INDOT Announces Next Call for Community Crossings Matching Grants
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says it is accepting applications for the fall 2023 call for projects for the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. Community Crossings grants ar...
Jul 03, 2023
Opportunity Enterprises Launches Support Group for Caregivers
In Porter County, Opportunity Enterprises (OE) has announced it is launching a support group for caregivers of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. CARES - Connect, Advocate, ...
Jul 03, 2023
Ivy Tech Lake County Announces Renovation Plans for East Chicago Location
Front entrance rendering (Image provided) In East Chicago, Ivy Tech Community College's Lake County campus has announced plans for extensive renovations at its location on East Columbus Drive beginnin...
Jun 30, 2023
Interstate 80/94 Ramp Closures for Concrete Restoration
(Image provided by INDOT) In Lake County, several Interstate 80/94 ramp closures are scheduled for concrete restoration this summer. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says the work is s...
Jun 28, 2023
Valpo Sports and Recreation Campus Update
(Image provided by City of Valparaiso) In Valparaiso, here’s an update on the city’s newest and largest park to be located just east of State Road 49 on the east side of the city. A news r...
Jun 27, 2023
Crown Point Sauerman Woods Park Improvement Project Update
Photo credit: The City of Crown Point In Crown Point, the city recently provided an update on the Sauerman Woods Park Improvement Project. Groundbreaking last September includes demolition of Hub Pool...
Jun 20, 2023
