In northern Porter County, Liberty Township Volunteer Fire says over the last 47 days, they've answered 149 calls for service thanks to dedicated volunteers, but they need more help. "Our department is facing a growing challenge-just like many other fire departments-struggling to recruit new volunteers," a ne...

In Crown Point, the city's lighted, nighttime St. Patrick's Day Parade will begin at dusk Monday, March 17, 2025, in the downtown square with expanded space for food and retail vendors this year, the city said. Vendors will be set up on Joliet Street between Court and Main streets and on Main Street between Robinson Co...

In Gary, Mayor Eddie Melton recently signed an executive order acknowledging the creation of the city's first Age-Friendly Advisory Council in partnership with AARP. The AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities is a national initiative. Gary's Age-Friendly Advisory Council will begin its first year by cond...