Category Archives: Our Communities
Several Merrillville Road Projects Planned with Community Crossings Grant
In Merrillville, the town says significant upgrades are coming to local roads thanks to a Community Crossings matching grant. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) this month announced Merr...
Nov 27, 2024
Expansion to Benefit Powers Health Patients Seeking Therapy, Occupational Health Services
In Hobart, healthcare and community leaders recently celebrated an expansion and remodeling of St. Mary Medical Center Outpatient Center on 61st Avenue. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony November 14, 2024,...
Nov 27, 2024
Valpo Parks Introduces Advisory Speed Limits to Improve Safety
In Valparaiso, the Parks Department has introduced a new 20-mile per hour Advisory Speed Limit with signage that will be installed next spring at twelve city parks. The advisory speed limit is a poste...
Nov 27, 2024
Crown Point High School Broadcasting Wins National Award
In Lake County, Crown Point High School's student-led newscast, CPTV News QuickCUT, received its third consecutive National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences award during the 9th annual Nation...
Nov 27, 2024
Congressman Mrvan Announces Safe Streets for All Grants for Michigan City, Whiting, NIRPC
Indiana U.S. Representative Frank J. Mrvan has announced federal grant awards for the cities of Michigan City and Whiting, and the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) under the D...
Nov 19, 2024
Crown Point to Honor Fallen Heroes at Wreaths Across America Ceremony
In Crown Point, officials say the Julia Watkins Brass Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the City of Crown Point will honor fallen heroes by placing wreaths on their graves ...
Nov 19, 2024
Franciscan Health Breaks Ground on St. John Medical Office Building
In St. John, Franciscan Health broke ground this month a new medical office building on U.S. 41/Wicker Avenue. The two-story building will house an ExpressCare, primary care and specialty physician of...
Nov 15, 2024
Region Communities Receive Community Crossings Grants
Communities across northwest Indiana are getting a share of nearly $140 million in recently announced Community Crossings matching grants. Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb says nearly 14,000 miles of roa...
Nov 13, 2024
US 12 Closure at State Road 249
In northern Porter County, U.S. 12 under the State Road 249 bridge is set to be closed for about two weeks. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says the U.S. 12 closure from on or after M...
Nov 13, 2024
Crown Point Fire Department Unveils New Engine
In Lake County, the Crown Point Fire Department recently unveiled a new engine. "It's more than just an updated piece of equipment; it's a powerful tool that helps us keep Crown Point safe," said Fire...
Nov 11, 2024
