Category Archives: Our Communities
Duneland YMCA Healthy Living Campus Update, Announcement of $1 Million Gift
In Chesterton, the Duneland Family YMCA says it recently hosted a breakfast that not only provided progress updates but also a major announcement supporting the future of the Duneland YMCA Healthy Liv...
May 15, 2026
NIRPC Executive Director Recognized for Leadership in Planning Profession
The American Planning Association and the American Institute of Certified Planners announce NIRPC Executive Director Ty Warner has been inducted into the 2026 Class of Fellows of the American Institut...
May 15, 2026
Residents Reminded of Locations to Dispose of Medical Sharps
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County reminds residents of the vital importance of safely disposing of medical sharps, noting that proper disposal not only protects sanitation wo...
May 14, 2026
Governor Braun Signs Bill to Keep Cell Phone Distractions Out of Indiana Schools
Indiana Governor Mike Braun Wednesday May 13 2026 ceremonially signed a bill that implements a 'bell-to-bell' cell phone restriction in Hoosier schools. The Governors Office says the measure builds on...
May 14, 2026
Opportunity Enterprises Earns Three-Year CARF Accreditation
In Valparaiso, Opportunity Enterprises (OE) says it has been awarded a Three-Year Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). It represents the highest leve...
May 14, 2026
Valpo Looks to Maximize Roadway Lifespan with Asphalt Rejuvenator
In Valparaiso, the city says it is looking to maximize the lifespan of its roadways with an innovative asphalt rejuvenating treatment. "This penetrating sealer can be compared to changing the oil in y...
May 13, 2026
Overnight Lane Closures on I-65 in Jasper County
In Jasper County, motorists are advised of overnight lane closures on Interstate 65 near Rensselaer. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says starting on or after Tuesday, May 12, 2026, f...
May 12, 2026
Gary/Chicago International Airport Receives Prestigious Award
Gary / Chicago International Airport says it has been awarded the prestigious Balchen / Post Award for excellence in the performance of airport snow and ice control for the 2025 - 26 winter season. Th...
May 12, 2026
IDEM Introduces New Local Air Quality Advisory for Short-term Conditions
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is introducing a new air quality notification, a Local Air Quality Advisory (LAQA), to alert residents of short-term conditions that can becom...
May 11, 2026
Marquette Greenway South Shore Poster Unveiled
Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC), along with Indiana Dunes Tourism and the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, hosted an unveiling of the newest "Along the South Sh...
May 01, 2026
