Category Archives: Our Communities
Hobart Chamber Announces Retirement of Executive Director
In Lake County, the Hobart Chamber of Commerce is announcing the retirement of Executive Director Jay Harrigan effective mid-October. Harrigan was born and raised in Hobart, where his family has been ...
Oct 23, 2024
Crown Point Fire Rescue Deputy Chief and K9 Return from Hurricane Relief Efforts
In Crown Point, the city hosted a surprise welcome home event for Crown Point Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Cusack and K9 Jake as they returned from a deployment with Indiana Task Force 1 to assist in hurric...
Oct 22, 2024
Waterspout Risk for Lake Michigan Near Northwest Indiana
In northwest Indiana, a report of a waterspout off the Lake Michigan shoreline early Monday afternoon. A Preliminary Storm Report from the National Weather Service Chicago around 1 pm CT said there wa...
Oct 15, 2024
Strack & Van Til Round Up Campaign for American Red Cross Hurricane Relief
Strack & Van Til says it's starting a register round up campaign at all its stores to help those affected by recent hurricanes in the southeast. Customers can round up purchases to the nearest dol...
Oct 14, 2024
Valparaiso Opens New Transit Center
In Valparaiso, the city has opened its new Valpo Transit Center. "The Transit Center will be the focal point for our Transit Oriented District. The city of Valparaiso is committed to providing transit...
Oct 10, 2024
Valparaiso Marks October as Pedestrian Safety Month
In Valparaiso, the city says it is highlighting National Pedestrian Safety Month by reminding drivers and pedestrians to follow the rules of the road, slow down, and avoid distractions. "As a city com...
Oct 08, 2024
State Road 51 Bridge Over I-94 to be Replaced
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is advising motorists of lane closures on State Road 51 starting on or after September 30, 2024, in preparation for a project to replac...
Oct 04, 2024
Crown Point Fall 2024 Events
In Crown Point, the city has announced a variety of free events happening this month, starting with Oktoberfest at Bulldog Park on Saturday October 5, 2024. The Crown Point Fire Prevention Open House ...
Oct 04, 2024
Moderate Drought Across Much of Northwest Indiana
Dry conditions are intensifying in the Region and elsewhere. The U.S. Drought Monitor issued Thursday September 19, 2024, shows Moderate Drought across most of Lake County, all of Porter, LaPorte and ...
Sep 20, 2024
INDOT to Host Winter Seasonal Hiring Events
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says it will host Winter Seasonal Hiring Events on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. local time at 12 locations across the state, inc...
Sep 20, 2024
