Category Archives: Our Communities

Lane Closures on US 20 in La Porte County
In La Porte County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says work will resume on auxiliary two-way left turn lane construction on U.S. 20 between Interstate 94 near Michigan City and Stat...
Laura Waluszko Mar 06, 2026

Overnight Lane Closures on I-65 in Lake County
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says there will be overnight lane closures on Interstate 65 between Interstate 80/94 and U.S. 30 for pavement marking. Removal of the t...
Laura Waluszko Mar 05, 2026

Grit and Glow Cleaning Co. Announces Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
In northwest Indiana, a new locally owned residential and commercial cleaning company will officially celebrate its launch with a special event Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 3:30 pm Central / 4:30 Easte...
Laura Waluszko Mar 05, 2026

City of Valparaiso Announces New Parks Director
In Valparaiso, Mayor Jon Costas has announced the appointment of Tristan Leonhard as Parks Director for Valpo Parks. Leonhard most recently served as Acting Director and previously as Assistant Direct...
Laura Waluszko Mar 04, 2026

Indiana State Trooper and Milford Police Officer Escort Special "Delivery"
In northern Indiana, Indiana State Police Bremen District say Valentine's Day 2026 will be remembered for a special "delivery." A news release said the expectant parents were heading to the hospital a...
Laura Waluszko Mar 03, 2026

Crown Point St. Patrick's Day Parade 2026
In Crown Point, the city's lighted, nighttime St. Patrick's Day Parade will begin at dusk Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in the downtown square. Vendors will be set up on Joliet Street between Court and Mai...
Laura Waluszko Mar 03, 2026

Valparaiso Invites Public to 'Map the Vision'
In Valparaiso, the city says the next step in its "Valpo Vision 2050" comprehensive planning process is an interactive "Map the Vision" night where the community can help to shape the future map of Va...
Laura Waluszko Mar 02, 2026

Total Lunar Eclipse in the Region March 2026
In northwest Indiana, a total lunar eclipse early Tuesday morning March 3, 2026, will be visible in the Region and across North America and elsewhere. The moon will appear red during the total eclipse...
Laura Waluszko Mar 02, 2026

MAAC Foundation Receives READI Funds for Public Safety Innovation Campus
In Valparaiso, the MAAC Foundation says it has been awarded $500,000 in Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative funds from the Northwest Indiana Forum. The first responder training c...
Laura Waluszko Feb 27, 2026

Five-Month Closure on Meridian Road in Porter County
In Porter County, Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department says it has been notified that Meridian Road will be closed between U.S. 6 and County Road 900 North for five months beginning Monday March...
Laura Waluszko Feb 27, 2026





