Category Archives: Our Communities
MAAC Foundation Celebrates Graduation of Volunteer Fire Academy
In partnership with the Northwest Indiana District 1 Firefighter Training Council, the MAAC Foundation announces the graduation of 39 firefighters from the Winter 2026 Northwest Indiana District 1 Vol...
Jul 2, 2026
Cops Cycling for Survivors 25th Annual Bicycle Tour
Cops Cycling for Survivors says its 25th annual bicycle tour along the perimeter of Indiana begins Monday July 6, 2026, and enters the Region July 10, 2026. The 13-day nearly 1,000-mile ride honors In...
Jul 2, 2026
Gary Announces Major Updates to Residential Recycling Program
In Gary, the city says major updates to its residential recycling program are in effect. The changes follow a year-long review of recycling operations that included active engagement with local leader...
Jul 2, 2026
Indiana State Police Seeking Top Spot in Best Looking Cruiser Competition
Voting is underway in the American Association of State Troopers' 13th annual "Best Looking Cruiser" contest - and Indiana State Police are vying for the title. Last year the Florida Highway Patrol cr...
Jul 2, 2026
NIPSCO Accepting Applications for Public Safety Education and Training Action Grant
Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO), with support from the NiSource Charitable Foundation, is now accepting applications for its Public Safety Education and Training Grant. Now in its...
Jul 2, 2026
NWI Students Outperform Market, Regional Peers in Stock Market Program
St. Mary Catholic Community School in Crown Point won the 18th annual Big Shoulders Fund Stock Market Program, outperforming more than 60 participating schools across Chicago and Northwest Indiana wit...
Jul 2, 2026
U.S. 35 Closure Between La Porte and Michigan City
In LaPorte County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says a stretch of U.S. 35 between La Porte and Michigan City will be closed for about a month for a small structure replacement. The...
Jul 2, 2026
Red Cross Reaching Out to Residents Affected by Severe Weather
The American Red Cross says it is urgently trying to locate homeowners and renters in Merrillville and surrounding communities whose homes were heavily damaged or destroyed during the recent severe we...
Jul 1, 2026
Cline Avenue Lane, Ramp Closures for Resurfacing
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is alerting Region motorists to lane and ramp closures along State Road 912/Cline Avenue in East Chicago, Gary, and Hammond, in July 20...
Jul 1, 2026
South Shore Line Update on Freight Train Derailment Repairs
The South Shore Line says crews continue to work on the area of a train derailment on the Grand Calumet River Bridge between the East Chicago and Hammond Stations. An update from Northern Indiana Comm...
Jul 1, 2026
