Category Archives: Our Communities
MAAC Training Campus Expands, New HQ and K9 Training Facility
In Valparaiso, the MAAC Foundation says its first responder training campus is expanding. The campus, which opened in 2017, provides access for all first responders - EMT personnel, firefighters, law ...
Oct 29, 2025
Full Closure to Impact Southbound I-65 in Jasper, White Counties
In Jasper and White counties, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says all lanes of southbound Interstate 65 will be closed for a time Wednesday night October 29, 2025. A news release fro...
Oct 28, 2025
Indiana Health Officials Announce First Influenza Death of Season
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is encouraging Hoosiers to protect themselves against influenza (flu) after confirming the first flu-related death of the 2025-26 season. A news release said no...
Oct 28, 2025
New Study Looks at Economic Impact of U. S. Steel on Indiana
In Region business news, a new report says U.S. Steel has a $1.8 billion impact on the Hoosier state while supporting more than 8,400 jobs statewide. The company recently released the findings of its ...
Oct 28, 2025
Demolition to Begin on Parts of Former Franciscan Health Crown Point Campus
In Crown Point, Franciscan Health says demolition is slated to begin as early as this week on portions of their former hospital campus on South Main Street. In early July 2025, Franciscan Health annou...
Oct 27, 2025
Valparaiso University, Harper College Enter Articulation Agreement
In Valparaiso, Valparaiso University and Harper College say they have signed an articulation agreement providing a new pathway for future engineers to earn their bachelor's degree. The announcement sa...
Oct 27, 2025
Fire Department Launches First-Ever Official Website
In Porter County, the Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department announces the launch of its first official website. The department said the milestone marks a major step forward in its commitment to p...
Oct 24, 2025
Franciscan Health, Lake County Health Dept. Team Up for Free Outdoor Walking Program
In Crown Point, Franciscan Health and the Lake County Health Department say they have teamed up to provide a free outdoor walking program this fall. Path to Wellness will take place on Mondays and Fri...
Oct 24, 2025
Crown Point to Host Family Friendly Halloween Events
In Crown Point, the city says it is closing October with a variety of family-friendly Halloween events. The Pumpkin Walk trick or treat around the square in downtown Crown Point with the city of Crown...
Oct 24, 2025
bp Foundation, Legacy Foundation Launch Fund to Aid NWI Storm Recovery
In Whiting, the bp Foundation says it has partnered with Legacy Foundation, Lake County's community foundation, to launch the bp Foundation Community Fund Grant to support Hammond, East Chicago, and W...
Oct 23, 2025
