Category Archives: Our Communities
Valpo Sports and Recreation Campus Update
(Image provided by City of Valparaiso) In Valparaiso, here’s an update on the city’s newest and largest park to be located just east of State Road 49 on the east side of the city. A news r...
Jun 27, 2023
Crown Point Sauerman Woods Park Improvement Project Update
Photo credit: The City of Crown Point In Crown Point, the city recently provided an update on the Sauerman Woods Park Improvement Project. Groundbreaking last September includes demolition of Hub Pool...
Jun 20, 2023
No Injuries in Cedar Lake Helicopter Crash
(Photo provided by Cedar Lake Police Department) (Photo provided by Cedar Lake Police Department) In Cedar Lake, officials say there were no reported injuries to the pilot, passenger, or anyone...
Jun 20, 2023
Crown Point First Responders to Host Twilight Bike Ride
(Image courtesy City of Crown Point) In Crown Point, the city’s first responders are hosting a Twilight Bike Ride. Individuals interested in participating can join the Crown Point Police, Fire R...
Jun 15, 2023
Areas of Drought Expanding in Northwest Indiana
Dry conditions are intensifying in the Region and across the Midwest. Nearly all of Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Wisconsin and most of Michigan are in some level of drought. The U.S. Drought Monitor M...
Jun 09, 2023
Air Quality Alert for Indiana Due to Wildfire Smoke
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day for all counties in the state due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. Due to north to northeast winds, IDEM...
Jun 08, 2023
Railroad Crossing Work Continues in Valparaiso
(Photo provided by City of Valparaiso) In Valparaiso, city officials say work on railroad crossings continues, requiring short-term closures and detours as upgrades continue. "We continue to work clos...
Jun 07, 2023
Nominations Sought for Duneland Chamber Community Awards
In Chesterton, the Duneland Chamber of Commerce says it is currently seeking community nominations for eight awards given during the Duneland Chamber Community Awards Luncheon to be held on Wednesday,...
Jun 07, 2023
Northwest Indiana Rail Crossing Projects Receive Federal Funding
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration announced it has awarded more than $570 million in Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program funding to proposed projects in 3...
Jun 06, 2023
Community Mourns Death of Merrillville Town Councilman
Councilman Donald Spann (Photo provided) In Merrillville, the community is mourning the sudden passing of Town Councilman Donald Spann. A news release from the town says Spann, who represented Ward 1 ...
Jun 05, 2023
