Category Archives: Our Communities

Sunday February 22, 2026, is College Goal Sunday in Indiana, and financial aid professionals will be on-site at several locations in the Region and across the state to help college-bound students and ...

In Hammond, the city announced this morning Thursday February 19 2026 that the Indiana House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee in a unanimous vote, 24-0, amended Senate Bill 27 and named Ham...

Indiana 1st District U.S. Representative Frank J. Mrvan recently announced grant awards for five northwest Indiana cities and towns across Lake, Porter, and La Porte counties under the Department of T...

In Valparaiso, the city is hosting a Neighborhood workshop to promote neighborhood engagement and foster stronger connections within the community. It's scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from ...

In Illinois, the Lansing Fire Department is offering Steps to Safety: Prevent Fire and Falls at Home, a free educational program designed to equip older adults with essential fire and fall prevention ...

In Michigan City, officials say a new housing development is set to open its doors this spring. A news release said The Moore townhomes' initial phase is on track to welcome its first residents in May...

In Porter County, Portage Township Schools says it will honor a longtime educator, coach, and community leader with the dedication of the Renee Turpa Gymnasium at Portage High School. The ceremony wil...

On February 11, 2026 (2/11), communities across Indiana will be recognizing 211 day, highlighting the role of Indiana 211 as a connection to essential health and human services. Indiana 211 is a free ...

In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says construction is set to begin in Spring 2026 on a three-year project to improve traffic flow and safety along Indiana's busiest int...

In Chesterton, the Duneland School Corporation says Superintendent Dr. Chip Pettit will be leaving at the end of the 2025-26 school year to become Superintendent of Hinsdale Township High School Distr...