Category Archives: Our Communities

United States Steel Corporation marked its 125th anniversary this week. Pittsburgh-based U. S. Steel was founded on February 25, 1901, and the company said it will mark the milestone in numerous ways ...

In Valparaiso, Ivy Tech Community College says its 22nd annual campus Spring Fundraiser is March 13, 2026, at Aberdeen Manor in Valparaiso. Event proceeds help provide financial assistance for student...

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles says the new Amateur Radio License Plate is now available and features the operator's assigned callsign. The BMV says amateur radio operators serving in a voluntee...

Indiana Governor Mike Braun has announced a San Diego-based company focused on sleep, breathing, and care delivered in the home, plans to establish its first U.S. Midwest operation in the Hoosier stat...

In Gary, the city says Mayor Eddie Melton has mobilized a massive public-private coalition to launch the 3rd Annual Demolition Blitz, a citywide campaign to eradicate blight and pave the way for neigh...

In La Porte, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says U.S. 35/Indiana Avenue between State Road 2/Lincolnway and Maple Avenue is scheduled to be closed for about two months beginning on o...

In Hammond, the city says it has taken an important first step toward becoming a more age-friendly community by committing to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. As part of t...

In northwest Indiana, the Lake County Sheriff's Department is warning of dangerous conditions at local bodies of water and this morning Monday February 23, 2026, said, "Recent warmer temperatures in t...

In Indiana, Franciscan Health says pediatric patients in its emergency rooms and inpatient units in Crown Point, Lafayette, and Indianapolis have some special items to help make their hospital experie...

In Valparaiso, the city invites the community to its second-ever Valparaiso Community Conference. "If you want to become more involved in the Valparaiso community, we invite you to join us for this da...