Category Archives: local news
Multiple Railroad Crossings Blocked in Valparaiso
In Valparaiso, multiple railroad crossings have been blocked this morning resulting in traffic congestion through the city’s downtown area north of Lincolnway. Valparaiso Police report that all ...
Jul 14, 2022
Alzheimer's Association Offers New Caregiver Support Group in Northwest Indiana
The Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter is offering a new caregiver support group in Michigan City. The support group will meet the last Thursday of each month beginning in July at 1 p.m. ...
Jul 14, 2022
Dog Treat Recall
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says Stormberg Foods is recalling a list of dog treats due to possible salmonella contamination. The company says chicken treats with brand names Beg & Barke...
Jul 14, 2022
Rainbow Clouds Over the Region
(Photo courtesy Town of Chesterton Facebook page) Today’s next Supermoon has been in the news lately as folks look to the sky for the astronomical occurrence, but have you seen the photos at the...
Jul 13, 2022
Valparaiso Police Training at Local Elementary School
Valparaiso Police say they are conducting police training in conjunction with the Valparaiso Schools at Heavilin Elementary School on July 13 and 14 and July 20 and 21. The safety drills will be condu...
Jul 13, 2022
Congressman Mrvan Announces Additional Grant Award for University of St. Francis in Crown Point
Northwest Indiana First District U.S. Representative Frank J. Mrvan today announced the University of Saint Francis Crown Point campus has received an additional grant from the Economic Development Ad...
Jul 12, 2022
Tobacco Education and Prevention Coalition for Porter County Honors Volunteers at Recent Event
The Tobacco Education and Prevention Coalition for Porter County recently held their volunteer appreciation event. "We always look forward to this annual event to show our appreciation and thank our v...
Jul 12, 2022
Operation Back to School to Help Eligible Indiana Veteran Families
The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs has announced "Operation Back to School". The announcement said from July first to September 15th, Indiana veteran families experiencing financial hardship c...
Jul 11, 2022
Moderate Drought Expands in Indiana
We’ve been seeing some rainfall lately, but the Region and nearly every county in Indiana are still short on precipitation according to the latest USDA Drought Monitor. The map shows Lake County...
Jul 08, 2022
Photo Shows Tree Burning from Inside Out after Lightning Strike
(Photo courtesy Ridgeville Township Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page, Ridgeville Township, Ohio) In northwest Ohio about an hour east of Fort Wayne, fire officials posted photos of a tree burni...
Jul 08, 2022
