Category Archives: local news
Recycling Art: Porter County Students Invited to Join America Recycles Day Contest
Recycled art is at the spotlight as the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will kick start America Recycles Day celebrations with invitation to an upcycle art contest for Porter C...
Oct 19, 2021
Valparaiso to Host Neighborhood Workshop
To further promote neighborhood engagement, the City of Valparaiso is hosting a Neighborhood Workshop on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 6 to 7:00 pm at the Banta Activity Center on Beech Street. "We look ...
Oct 19, 2021
INDOT Hosts Public Meetings This Week on 80/94 Traffic-Improvement Study
The Indiana Department of Transportation will host public meetings this week as they determine how to maximize benefits of the latest technology and how it can improve traffic on 80/94. The Planning a...
Oct 18, 2021
Indiana Youth Institute Shines Light on LGBTQ+ Youth, LGBTQ History Month
October is LGBTQ History Month, and the Indiana Youth Institute is raising awareness about the crucial role teachers and youth workers play in creating a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ students. &#...
Oct 15, 2021
College Volleyball Tournament at Hammond Sportsplex This Weekend
The Hammond Sportsplex will play host to a 38-team NCAA Division II volleyball tournament this weekend. The "Midwest Region Crossover Tournament" features teams from the Great Midwest Athletic Confere...
Oct 15, 2021
Home Team Valpo Announces Fall Cleanup Day
Home Team Valpo is offering a Fall Cleanup Day to homeowners on Saturday October 30th, 9am to 2 pm. The announcement said they are anxious to receive applications no later than October 20th, online, v...
Oct 08, 2021
Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's in Michigan City
In Michigan City Saturday the public can walk at the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's - the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research...
Oct 08, 2021
Calumet College of St. Joseph Breaks Ground on First Residence Hall
(Image provided) In Hammond, Calumet College of St. Joseph recently broke ground on the college’s first on-campus residence hall. The three-story building will feature traditional dorm-style liv...
Oct 07, 2021
Recycling and Waste Reduction District Launches New Master Recycler Series
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will launch a new five-class series for individuals interested in learning more about recycling. Each class will be comprised of one hour se...
Oct 06, 2021
Goodwill Announces October 2021 Events at The Larry Neff Center for Career Connections in Gary and Griffith
The Larry Neff Center for Career Connections – Gary Please be aware of the following guidelines set in place for your safety: Please follow CDC guidelines and do not enter if you have a fever, c...
Oct 04, 2021
