Category Archives: Our Communities

Merrillville High School Theater Students Recognized at State Thespian Event
Officers for Merrillville High School Thespian Troupe #1692, from left, seniors Priya Hildebrand, vice president; Merci Tan, secretary; Lauren Molenda, president and state thespian officer chair; juni...
Joey Martin Jan 31, 2022
Franciscan Health Shares Tips on Travel Safety in Winter
Another winter storm is in the Region forecast, possibly two rounds of snow between Tuesday night and Thursday and dangerous travel conditions expected. Franciscan Health has a list of “Ten Wint...
Joey Martin Jan 31, 2022
Winter Storm Watch Issued for the Region, Two Rounds of Snow Possible
While the Northeast is shoveling out from this weekend’s nor’easter, the central U.S. is bracing for the next major winter storm. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Northwest Indiana...
Joey Martin Jan 31, 2022
February 2022 Events at Goodwill's Larry Neff Centers for Career Connections in Gary and Griffith
Goodwill's Larry Neff Center for Career Connections - Gary Please be aware of the following guidelines set in place for your safety: Please follow CDC guidelines and do not enter if you have a fever, ...
Joey Martin Jan 31, 2022
American Red Cross Blood Drive in Ogden Dunes in Honor of Teenage Survivor
In Long Beach, the police department and friends invite the community to a blood drive to honor a 13-year-old survivor. A release from the American Red Cross says Violet Van Gieson hasn't walked since...
Joey Martin Jan 27, 2022
City of La Porte Announces Warming Centers
With frigid temperatures expected for Wednesday and Thursday, Mayor Tom Dermody said the City of La Porte will be opening warming centers for those in need. "We have been fortunate so far to have a fa...
Joey Martin Jan 26, 2022
NIPSCO Offers Safety and Energy-Saving Tips for Extreme Cold Weather
NIPSCO says there are lots of ways to stay safe and warm and save on energy bills when extreme cold temperatures arrive. A couple of quick tips include making sure registers aren’t blocked and u...
Joey Martin Jan 24, 2022

Valparaiso Announces "The Linc" Downtown Development
(Image provided) (Image provided) In Valparaiso, the city has announced a mixed-use development coming to the area of Morgan Boulevard and Lincolnway called “The Linc”. It wi...
Joey Martin Jan 24, 2022

New Baseball Franchise in Crown Point Announces Name
Representatives from Lake County Corn Dogs, Northern League, and City of Crown Point. (Photo provided) The newest addition to the Northern League has officially been announced as the Lake County Corn ...
Joey Martin Jan 21, 2022
Excel Center Accepting Enrollment Applications
The Excel Center, a free public high school for adults, is currently accepting Enrollment Applications for Term 4 of the 2021-2022 School Year. Classes begin February 1st at Excel's Gary, Hammond and ...
Joey Martin Jan 20, 2022