Category Archives: Our Communities
Update on Valparaiso Roadway Projects
Valparaiso roadway enhancement projects are taking shape, preparing to make travel more efficient and add life to travel surfaces, according to City Engineer Mike Jabo. Some of the newest updates incl...
Joey Martin Oct 20, 2021
Valparaiso to Host Neighborhood Workshop
To further promote neighborhood engagement, the City of Valparaiso is hosting a Neighborhood Workshop on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 6 to 7:00 pm at the Banta Activity Center on Beech Street. "We look ...
Joey Martin Oct 19, 2021
INDOT Hosts Public Meetings This Week on 80/94 Traffic-Improvement Study
The Indiana Department of Transportation will host public meetings this week as they determine how to maximize benefits of the latest technology and how it can improve traffic on 80/94. The Planning a...
Joey Martin Oct 18, 2021
Indiana Youth Institute Shines Light on LGBTQ+ Youth, LGBTQ History Month
October is LGBTQ History Month, and the Indiana Youth Institute is raising awareness about the crucial role teachers and youth workers play in creating a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ students. ...
Joey Martin Oct 15, 2021
College Volleyball Tournament at Hammond Sportsplex This Weekend
The Hammond Sportsplex will play host to a 38-team NCAA Division II volleyball tournament this weekend. The "Midwest Region Crossover Tournament" features teams from the Great Midwest Athletic Confere...
Joey Martin Oct 15, 2021
Home Team Valpo Announces Fall Cleanup Day
Home Team Valpo is offering a Fall Cleanup Day to homeowners on Saturday October 30th, 9am to 2 pm. The announcement said they are anxious to receive applications no later than October 20th, online, v...
Joey Martin Oct 08, 2021
Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's in Michigan City
In Michigan City Saturday the public can walk at the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's - the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research...
Joey Martin Oct 08, 2021

Calumet College of St. Joseph Breaks Ground on First Residence Hall
(Image provided) In Hammond, Calumet College of St. Joseph recently broke ground on the college’s first on-campus residence hall. The three-story building will feature traditional dorm-style liv...
Joey Martin Oct 07, 2021
Goodwill Announces October 2021 Events at The Larry Neff Center for Career Connections in Gary and Griffith
The 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, c...
Joey Martin Oct 04, 2021
Indiana BMV Announces Temporary Closures
Officials say eight license branches in Indiana will be temporarily closed in October 2021 due to a continued staffing shortage, including branches in Plymouth and West Lafayette and others downstate....
Joey Martin Oct 04, 2021