Category Archives: Our Communities
Purdue University Northwest to Offer Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity
(Photo provided) Purdue University Northwest (PNW) received approval today (April 8) from the Purdue University Board of Trustees to offer a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree. PNW, with camp...
Apr 08, 2022
Free Alzheimer's Research Updates Program in Michigan City
The Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter is hosting a free, in-person Research Updates program at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Michigan City Tuesday, April 19,2022, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Cen...
Apr 07, 2022
April Blood Drives in Crown Point, Valparaiso and Chesterton
The public is asked to donate at Versiti blood drives in April at Franciscan Health Crown Point and in Valparaiso and at an American Red Cross Blood Drive at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers Chestert...
Apr 07, 2022
Ivy Tech 2022 Northwest Indiana Spring Fundraiser
In Northwest Indiana, Ivy Tech Community College's local campuses 18th annual spring fundraiser includes an online auction that begins today (Tuesday April 5) and ends the evening of April 10th. Aucti...
Apr 05, 2022
Town of Winfield Chosen for 4th Annual 'Flipping Finance Challenge'
An event described as a ‘two-week design sprint to solve Hoosier community challenges’ will include one from the Region. One of the challenges chosen for the fourth annual event asks, How ...
Apr 05, 2022
Corridor Construction Projects to Begin on Hohman, Kennedy Avenues in Hammond
In Hammond, two major corridor projects are set to begin today, one along Hohman Avenue in downtown Hammond and the other along Kennedy Avenue in the city’s Hessville neighborhood. Both are expe...
Apr 04, 2022
Schererville Kennedy Avenue Expansion Project
In Schererville, a presentation this week on the proposed reconstruction of Kennedy Avenue from US 30 to Main Street. Widening Kennedy Avenue has been talked about for a number of years, and this proj...
Apr 01, 2022
Valparaiso Family YMCA Presents 2022 Ringing in Spring 5K Run/Walk
In Valparaiso, Northwest Indiana’s largest springtime race for more than 25 years is this weekend. The Valparaiso Family YMCA presents the 2022 Ringing in Spring 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 2...
Mar 31, 2022
Indiana State Health Department Announces Changes to COVID-19 Dashboard
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) today announced changes to its COVID-19 dashboard to align with national reporting measurements and better reflect the impact the pandemic is having on communit...
Mar 30, 2022
Second Vaccine Booster Available to Hoosiers at Higher Risk of Severe Outcomes from COVID-19
The Indiana State Department of Health today announced Hoosiers age 12 and older who have weakened immune systems and individuals age 50 and older who received a booster dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vacci...
Mar 30, 2022
