Category Archives: Our Communities
Indiana Cooling Center Information
Extreme summer heat is expected across Indiana over several days this week. Cooling centers will be open throughout the Hoosier state for those in need of a safe and cool place to stay. Indiana 211 is...
Jun 30, 2026
Indiana American Water to Host Open House for New NW Indiana Customers
Indiana American Water says it will host a community open house to welcome new customers in northwest Indiana following the company's recent acquisition of Community Utilities of Indiana's water and w...
Jun 30, 2026
Grant Supports Liberty Township Volunteer Firefighter Training
In Porter County, Liberty Township Volunteer Fire says a grant from The Center of Workforce Innovations (CWI) will help offset the cost of personal protective equipment (PPE) for a volunteer firefight...
Jun 30, 2026
Greater Portage Chamber 1st Bell Luncheon to Welcome New Educators
In Portage, the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce announces a new event dedicated to welcoming and celebrating the newest educators joining Portage Township Schools for the upcoming school year. The...
Jun 30, 2026
NITCO Announces Passing of Owner Rhys Mussman, Leadership Transition to Next Generation
In Hebron, Northwestern Indiana Telephone Company (NITCO) has announced the passing of its owner Rhys Mussman. They said the torch now passes to the fourth generation of the Mussman family, his three ...
Jun 30, 2026
Indiana Dunes Tourism Launches New App
Indiana Dunes Tourism has launched a new "Indiana Dunes Tourism App" on the App Store and Google Play. The free app is described as a user's guide to exploring the Indiana Dunes and its surrounding co...
Jun 30, 2026
Franciscan Alliance CEO Stepping Down at Year's End
Franciscan Alliance CEO Kevin Leahy is stepping down from his position effective Dec. 31, 2026, the nonprofit Catholic healthcare ministry announced. After stepping down as CEO, he will assist in the ...
Jun 30, 2026
Powers Health Announces Executive Leadership Moves
Executive leadership changes at two Powers Health hospitals will take effect July 1, 2026. Longtime St. Mary Medical Center CEO Janice Ryba will retire June 30, 2026. Current St. Catherine Hospital CE...
Jun 30, 2026
Ivy Tech Community College, Microsoft Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Indiana's Workforce Pipeline
Ivy Tech Community College and Microsoft say they've signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) designed to expand educational opportunities, strengthen workforce development efforts, and create clear...
Jun 30, 2026
NIPSCO Presents The Salvation Army $25,000 for Relief Efforts Following NWI Tornadoes
The Salvation Army of Northwest Indiana has announced Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) has presented a $25,000 donation funded by the NiSource Charitable Foundation to fund its continu...
Jun 30, 2026
