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Franciscan Health Michigan City Welcomes New Comfort Dog
In La Porte County, Franciscan Health Michigan City recently added a comfort/security dog, Oaken, a one-year-old chocolate lab who will serve the hospital in a number of capacities. Oaken is "part of ...
Laura Waluszko Mar 19, 2025

Tornadoes Confirmed in Cedar Lake, Schererville, Merrillville
The National Weather Service is confirming that at least four tornadoes hit the Northwest Indiana/Chicago area, including an EF-1 in Cedar Lake, and an EF-0 tornado in Schererville and Merrillville du...
Laura Waluszko Mar 17, 2025

I-65 Bridge Work to Resume South of State Road 2
In Lake County near Lowell, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says bridge work on Interstate 65 between State Road 2 and State Road 10 will resume on or after Monday, March 17, 2025. IN...
Laura Waluszko Mar 17, 2025

NIPSCO Shares Safety Tips for Severe Weather Preparedness
Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana is March 9-15, 2025, and NIPSCO is reminding customers of steps they can take to be ready. That includes having an emergency plan as well as a storm prepare...
Laura Waluszko Mar 14, 2025

Porter County Compost Sites Re-Opening 2025
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County has announced the Boone Grove and Portage Compost sites reopen for the season on Monday, March 17, 2025. The Portage and Boone Grove Compost...
Laura Waluszko Mar 14, 2025

Porter County Compost Sites Re-Opening 2025
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County has announced the Boone Grove and Portage Compost sites reopen for the season on Monday, March 17, 2025. The Portage and Boone Grove Compost...
Laura Waluszko Mar 14, 2025

Lane Closures Planned for State Road 51 at Interstate 94
In Lake County in the Lake Station area, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is alerting Region motorists to lane closures on State Road 51 at I-94 beginning on or after Monday, March 17,...
Laura Waluszko Mar 14, 2025

Total Lunar Eclipse in the Region March 2025
Region skywatchers are in for a treat this week. A total lunar eclipse occurs late Thursday evening March 13, 2025, into the early hours of March 14th. Astronomers say the amount of dust and clouds in...
Laura Waluszko Mar 12, 2025

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