Community News

Crown Point Unveils First-of-its-Kind Sensory Hub in NW Indiana
In Crown Point, the Hub City recently unveiled a first-of-its-kind Mobile Sensory Hub in Northwest Indiana. The 300 square-foot mobile trailer designed for large-scale events in Crown Point and Northwest Indiana is meant to provide a calming environment for individuals who may experience sensory overload, PTSD and othe...
6h ago

NIPSCO Says August 11 Serves as Reminder to Call 811 Before Digging
Merrillville-based NIPSCO says August 11 - 8/11 - is National Safe Digging Day, a reminder to homeowners and contractors to always call 811 before any digging project to avoid injury and damage to buried utility lines. "Accidentally striking a utility line can result in significant repair expenses, inconvenient ou...
Aug 11, 2025

Valpo Parks Announces Wave of Improvements at Golf Courses
In Valparaiso, Valpo Parks says it has made significant upgrades and investments at Creekside Golf Course and Training Center and at Forest Park Golf Course. New cart paths are going in at both, with two state of the art simulators being installed at Creekside this fall, expanding year round play and training options. ...
Aug 11, 2025
Music News

My Chemical Romance Cover Bon Jovi's "Livin' On A Prayer" In New Jersey, After Getting Key To The City Of Belleville
On Saturday night (August 9), My Chemical Romance delivered a triumphat homecoming performance at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey during their Long Live The Black Parade Tour. The band are all Jersey natives - Gerard and Mikey Way, along with Frank Iero,...
21h ago

Hatebreed's Wayne Lozinak Is "Getting Better Every Day" Following Removal Of Benign Brain Tumor
Hatebreed guitarist Wayne Lozinak is recovering well after having a benign brain tumor removed in a craniotomy on August 4th. The surgery followed the musician experiencing stroke-like symptoms after their Download Festival performance in June. Lozniak...
21h ago

Alice Cooper Says He "Absolutely" Wants To Voice A Character On 'The Simpsons'
During a new interview for the Grammys, Alice Cooper expressed his interest in voicing a character on The Simpsons. When asked if he would like to be on a future episode of the iconic animated series, the 77-year-old rock legend said, "Oh yeah, absolut...
21h ago