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The Morton Arboretum on Drought Conditions and Chicagoland Spring Blooms
Spring bloom timing is mainly influenced by temperature, a news release from The Morton Arboretum said, but some early-blooming and hardier plants that can withstand a higher risk of being exposed to ...
Laura Waluszko Mar 11, 2025

Independent Cat Society 2025 Sweetheart Day Event and Contest
The Independent Cat Society announces their 2025 Sweetheart Day Event to raise funds for the care and shelter of cats and kittens. The fundraiser to help the non-profit is scheduled for Saturday March...
Laura Waluszko Mar 11, 2025

Indiana Severe Weather Preparedness Week 2025
Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana is March 9-15, 2025. A statewide test tornado drill is scheduled for Tuesday March 11, 2025, at 9:15 am Central /10:15 am Eastern. The Indiana Department of...
Laura Waluszko Mar 10, 2025

NIPSCO Accepting Applications for 2025 Environmental Action Grant
NIPSCO says it is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Environmental Action Grant, an annual endowment awarded to local organizations to help fund environmental projects and programming acros...
Laura Waluszko Mar 07, 2025

Red Cross Offers Free A1C Testing for Blood Donors in March
The American Red Cross Indiana Region says it is helping to bridge access to health care for blood donors by providing free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for diabetes and prediabetes, on all su...
Laura Waluszko Mar 07, 2025

Update: Morgan Boulevard Lane Closures in Valparaiso
Update: Officials say both northbound and southbound lanes of traffic will be closed between Institute Street and Oak Street In Valparaiso, officials announce lane closures on Morgan Boulevard for eme...
Laura Waluszko Mar 06, 2025

Lake County Master Gardeners Offer "The Art of Growing Food" Webinar
Region residents are invited to a special gardening webinar on growing food. The Lake County Master Gardeners says the free webinar called "The Art of Growing Food" is presented by kitchen garden desi...
Laura Waluszko Mar 05, 2025

Indiana DNR: 1,500 Sandhill Cranes Affected by Bird Flu
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says it continues to detect highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds throughout the state and across the Region. The Indiana DNR said counties ...
Laura Waluszko Mar 03, 2025

Hammond Begins Kennedy Avenue 'Road Diet' Project
In Hammond, the city begins road modifications to Kennedy Avenue between the Indiana Toll Road and 164th Place starting Monday March 3, 2025. The project is in cooperation with the Indiana Department ...
Laura Waluszko Mar 03, 2025

Precautionary Boil Advisory After Water Main Break in Valparaiso
In Valparaiso, the city this morning Thursday February 27, 2025, said a precautionary boil advisory has been issued following a water main break. "Valparaiso City Utilities field service crews respond...
Laura Waluszko Feb 27, 2025





