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Storms Produce December Tornadoes in Illinois, Indiana
The National Weather Service Chicago says weekend storms produced six tornadoes in its forecast area across Iroquois, Livingston, and Ford counties, ranging in intensity from EF-0 to EF-1, and one rat...
Laura Waluszko Dec 31, 2025

Indiana Court of Appeals elects Elizabeth Tavitas as Chief Judge
In Indianapolis, the judges of the Court of Appeals of Indiana elected Judge Elizabeth Tavitas to serve a three-year term as Chief Judge beginning January 1, 2026. Prior to being appointed to the Cour...
Laura Waluszko Dec 31, 2025

Goodwill Seeks Clothing Donations Amidst Challenging Winter
As winter weather continues to impact northwest and northern Indiana, Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. is encouraging community members to share the spirit of giving by donating gently used winte...
Laura Waluszko Dec 30, 2025

NIPSCO 13th Annual Hope for the Holidays Giving Campaign
This holiday season, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) celebrates its 13th annual Hope for the Holidays campaign. The Merrillville-based utility company says this year, with generou...
Laura Waluszko Dec 26, 2025

Recycling and Waste Reduction District taking Applications for Citizen's Advisory Committee
In Porter County, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District is currently accepting applications for its Citizen's Advisory Committee. The application period is open until January 2, 2026. The committ...
Laura Waluszko Dec 26, 2025

Valparaiso Releases West Street Corridor Study
In Valparaiso, the city has released the West Street Corridor Study. Officials say it's a comprehensive plan to transform the West Street area into a walkable, connected, and economically vibrant gate...
Laura Waluszko Dec 23, 2025

bp Provides $30,000 to Ivy Tech Career Exploration Initiative
In Lake County, Ivy Tech Chancellor John Gipson recently welcomed bp Whiting Refinery Vice President Chris DellaFranco to campus to celebrate bp's $30,000 gift to the Career Exploration and Readiness ...
Laura Waluszko Dec 22, 2025

MAAC Foundation Career Fire Academy Graduation
In Valparaiso, the Northwest Indiana District 1 Firefighter Training Council, in partnership with the Valparaiso-based MAAC Foundation, held a graduation ceremony at the MAAC Foundation's first respon...
Laura Waluszko Dec 22, 2025

Federal Grant to Support Wetland Restoration in Gary
In Gary, Indiana U.S. Representative Frank J. Mrvan this week announced a federal grant that will go toward the completion of final design and permitting steps for riparian and wetland restoration on ...
Laura Waluszko Dec 19, 2025

Humane Indiana Home for the Holidays, Fa La La La Foster
In northwest Indiana, Humane Indiana says they're hoping to place dozens of pets into loving temporary homes from December 21, 2025 - January 3, 2026, so every animal can feel like they have a home fo...
Laura Waluszko Dec 19, 2025





