Category Archives: Our Communities
RDA: Lake County Convention Center, Gary Metro Station, Blight Elimination Projects Move Forward
Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) President and CEO Sherri Ziller on Thursday June 18, 2026, briefed the State Budget Committee (SBC) on the progress of the Lake County Convention...
Jun 29, 2026
Munster Police Department Accepting Applications for Police Officers
The Munster Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer Candidates for the purpose of establishing an eligibility list for current vacancies. The announcement said candidates must b...
Jun 29, 2026
Red Cross Issues Advice to Stay Safe During Extreme Heat
Experts are warning that dangerously high temperatures will impact the Indiana Region. The Indiana Region of the American Red Cross urges everyone to take three critical actions to stay safe: 1. Stay ...
Jun 29, 2026
Lake County Health Department Health and Safety Fair
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, ...
Jun 26, 2026
Red Cross Continues to Support NW Indiana Residents Impacted by Severe Weather
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...
Jun 26, 2026
Damaging Winds, Heavy Rain Impact Griffith, Merrillville
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...
Jun 25, 2026
Volunteers Needed for Storm Recovery Effort Friday June 26th
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...
Jun 24, 2026
Red Cross Shelter Relocates to Merrillville
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...
Jun 24, 2026
Hobart Police Department Has New Marine Unit
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 ...
Jun 24, 2026
Indiana Governor Braun Declares State of Disaster Emergency Following Severe Weather
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,...
Jun 24, 2026
