Category Archives: Our Communities

Due to the frigid forecast, the South Shore Line says it will be operating on a Weekend/Holiday train schedule on Friday, January 23, 2026, as a precautionary measure, with some additional service rev...

The Indiana Department of Education says it is awarding $15 million to organizations across the state to increase access to resources that help students make more informed decisions about their option...

In La Porte, Hometown Jams says Josh Turner is bringing his unmistakable voice and timeless hits to the La Porte Civic Auditorium. Fans can expect an unforgettable night of classic country, heartfelt ...

In Porter County, the Porter County Public Library System says it saw a record number of digital checkouts in 2025 -- nearly half a million. A news release says that's over 1.5 times more than the phy...

In Valparaiso, the city says Kevin Nuppnau will be leaving his role as Director of Valpo Parks to accept a leadership position with the Porter County Community Foundation, effective at the end of Janu...

In northwest Indiana, Region motorists were impacted by a snow squall during the morning commute Wednesday January 14, 2026. The National Weather Service Chicago says one of the peak wind gusts during...

In Lake County, Region planners say they are working with the City of Gary to convert abandoned elevated railroad in Midtown into a multi-use trail that would eventually be part of the 60-mile Marquet...

In Porter County, the Hebron High School Athletic Department says the induction of the inaugural class of the Hebron Hawks Athletic Hall of Fame will take place Friday, January 16, 2026, during the ba...

In northwest Indiana, Indiana U.S. Representative Frank J. Mrvan on Friday January 9, 2026, announced the inclusion of his law enforcement Community Project Funding requests for Indiana's First Congre...

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana has announced the appointment of Jerry Czarnecki as Vice President of Operations. Czarnecki joins the organization's executive team to oversee ope...