Category Archives: Our Communities

In Valparaiso, the MAAC Foundation recently celebrated the graduation of its first Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) class. Nine students completed the program. Funding provided by the United Way of N...

In La Porte County, Region motorists are alerted to overnight lane closures on Interstate 94 near Michigan City. The lane closures on I-94 will be between U.S. 421 and U.S. 20/35 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m....

In the wake of the August 2026 storms that have impacted Porter County, Porter County Assessor Sue Neff said she is wanting to share information with county property owners regarding property tax reli...

UPDATE: The Salvation Army Expands Response to Northwest Indiana Storms The Salvation Army is expanding its disaster response in Northwest Indiana in the wake of severe storms on August 11. The Emerge...

Governor Mike Braun was in northwest Indiana Wednesday Aug 12 2026 assessing damage from Tuesday's storms. He's directed state agencies to work around the clock alongside local officials, first respon...

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and Indiana State Police are urging drivers to travel safely in areas experiencing flooding and severe weather. Wednesday afternoon, officials said are...

In Crown Point, the Lake County Health Department in partnership with the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana recently celebrated the opening of a new Community Food Locker. Made possible through Health Fi...

In Valparaiso, the city has launched a new online Neighborhood Hub, updating the previous Neighborhood Directory with an interactive map, neighborhood profiles and easy access to neighborhood resource...

In La Porte County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says U.S. 421 will be closed at the railroad crossing between U.S. 6 and County Road 700 South beginning on or after Monday, August...

The Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Foundation says six member schools, including two from the Region, were chosen to receive a $1,000 grant to support efforts to start or enhance a S...