Category Archives: Our Communities
Merrillville Schools Change Start and Dismissal Times
Parents and guardians whose children go to Merrillville schools will see a change in start and dismissal times in the 2022-23 school year, school officials announced today. According to Superintendent...
Jun 23, 2022
Governor Holcomb Calls Special Session to Return $1 Billion to Hoosier Taxpayers
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb today signed a proclamation calling a special session for the General Assembly to convene on July 6th to take action on his plan to return more than $1 billion of state r...
Jun 22, 2022
Indiana State Department of Health Announces COVID-19 Vaccines Available for Children Under 5
The Indiana Department of Health announced today/Tuesday that COVID-19 vaccines for children 6 months up to age 5 are now available at some providers, expanding the population eligible to be protected...
Jun 21, 2022
Governor Holcomb in Michigan City for Official Double Track NWI Project Groundbreaking
In Michigan City, Governor Eric Holcomb Monday joined federal, state and local officials to announce construction is moving forward on one of the largest public transit investments in Indiana's histor...
Jun 21, 2022
Valparaiso to Host Neighborhood Workshop
To further promote neighborhood engagement, the city of Valparaiso is hosting a Neighborhood Workshop on Wednesday, June 22, 6 pm to 7 pm at the Indiana Beverage Activity Center attached to Urschel Pa...
Jun 20, 2022
Learn More About the Lake County Public Library
On Region Newsmakers, learn more about the Lake County Public Library, which has branches across the county. There’s a world of books, activities and more at the libraries, including, at the Mer...
Jun 20, 2022
Indiana Youth Institute Kicks Off Collaborative "Safe Schools and Communities" Initiative
The Indiana Youth Institute is taking action following a flurry of recent school shootings around the country. President and CEO, Tami Silverman, says the institute will begin having discussions with ...
Jun 15, 2022
Region Cooling Centers Open During NWI Heat Wave
Communities in northwest Indiana provide cooling shelters during periods of extreme hear. High temperatures, combined with excessive humidity can increase the potential for heat related illnesses, esp...
Jun 14, 2022
June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
The Alzheimer’s Association says over 55-million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. On Region Newsmakers, Julie Collins, Alzheimer’s Association...
Jun 10, 2022
Indiana Governor Holcomb Proposes Returning $1 Billion to Hoosier Taxpayers
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb today announced a plan to return $1 billion of state reserves to Hoosier taxpayers following higher than expected revenue performance this fiscal year. A news release fro...
Jun 09, 2022
