Category Archives: Our Communities

In Crown Point, the Lake County Health Department invites residents to its 2nd Annual Health & Safety Fair on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. More than 30 local organizations, ...

The American Red Cross continues to support those affected by severe weather nearly two weeks after storms first impacted the Indiana Region. More than 100 Red Cross disaster responders are on the gro...

The National Weather Service Chicago says concentrated areas of notable straight-line wind damage occurred in and near Griffith and Merrillville in northwest Indiana last night (Wednesday June 24 2026...

United Way Northwest Indiana, together with Legacy Foundation, the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, and the Town of Merrillville, is mobilizing volunteers to assist residents impacted by recent sev...

The Red Cross shelter at the Lincoln Community Center in Highland has been relocated to Pierce Middle School in Merrillville. Officials say the new location is more convenient for those affected by th...

In Hobart, officers began training Tuesday June 23, 2026, with their newly formed Marine Unit. The department said the new unit is designed to respond to incidents on Lake George, including assisting ...

Indiana Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of disaster emergency for 63 Indiana counties impacted by severe weather from June 6, 2026, through June 18, 2026. They include Lake, La Porte, Jasper,...

Crown Point Police Officer Brandon Norris was recognized as the State of Indiana's School Resource Officer (SRO) of the Year during an awards ceremony on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Norris, who is the re...

The Salvation Army is continuing to respond in areas affected by the tornado outbreak on June 11, 2026. The Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team has been distributing water, snacks, hygiene kits, cl...

In Crown Point, the Board of Directors of the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority announced this week they accepted a $2.87 million bid for the demolition of multiple structures in the Ga...