Category Archives: Our Communities
Longtime Porter Superior Court Judge David Chidester Passes Away
In Porter County, former longtime Superior Court Judge David Chidester has passed away. He served as Judge of the Porter Superior Court in Valparaiso from 2003 until 2021 and was the first judge in Po...
Laura Waluszko Mar 19, 2024
Ramp Closures at Interstate 65 and Ridge Road
In the Gary-Hobart-Lake Station area, motorists are advised of ramp closures planned at Interstate 65 and Ridge Road for fiber optic work starting on or after Wednesday, March 20, 2024. The ramp to Ri...
Laura Waluszko Mar 18, 2024
INDOT, ISP Encourage Drivers to Plan Ahead for Solar Eclipse
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and Indiana State Police (ISP) are urging drivers to plan ahead and prepare for potential travel impacts before, during, and after the total solar ecli...
Laura Waluszko Mar 18, 2024
Merrillville Receives Tree City USA Honors
In Merrillville, for the 14th year the town has been named a Tree City USA community. Merrillville says it also secured the Arbor Day Foundation's Growth Award which recognizes tree care practices and...
Laura Waluszko Mar 18, 2024
State Road 2 Closure West of Lowell to Illinois State Line
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says State Road 2 will be closed between U.S. 41 and the Illinois state line this Spring for a bridge replacement project over West Cre...
Laura Waluszko Mar 15, 2024
Porter County Aging and Community Services Director Honored for Years of Service
In Valparaiso, Porter County Aging and Community Services (PCACS) Executive Director Bruce Lindner is retiring after 17 years of service. The nonprofit serves seniors, low-income families and people w...
Laura Waluszko Mar 15, 2024
Crown Point St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festivities
In Crown Point, the annual lighted nighttime St. Patrick's Day Parade steps off at dusk this Sunday, March 17, 2024. The Crown Point High School Gymnastics Team, winners of the state girls' gymnastics...
Laura Waluszko Mar 15, 2024
NIPSCO Shares Safety Tips for Severe Weather Preparedness Week
This is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana and NIPSCO reminds customers of the steps they can take to prepare for potential severe weather. That includes having a storm readiness kit that has...
Laura Waluszko Mar 14, 2024
Indiana State Police Lowell Post Hiring Seminar
In Lowell, the Indiana State Police is looking for the next generation of troopers at a hiring seminar Thursday March 14, 2024, at 5 pm Central Time at the Lowell Post. The new Lowell Post building is...
Laura Waluszko Mar 14, 2024
Purdue Extension-Lake County Offers Alzheimer's Awareness Programs
Purdue Extension-Lake County says Lake County has the highest incidence of Alzheimer's disease and dementia out of all counties in Indiana. "There is a growing need for early detection, support, and a...
Laura Waluszko Mar 13, 2024