Category Archives: Animal Corner
Dog Treat Recall
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says Stormberg Foods is recalling a list of dog treats due to possible salmonella contamination. The company says chicken treats with brand names Beg & Barke...
Joey Martin Jul 14, 2022
Events at Gibson Woods Nature Preserve in Hammond for National Pollinator Week
June is Pollinator Month, and this is National Pollinator Week , June 20th-June 26th. The nonprofit Pollinator Partnership says it's the sixteenth consecutive year of bringing greater awareness to pol...
Joey Martin Jun 22, 2022
LaPorte County Dog Leads Deputies to Missing Woman
In LaPorte County, sheriffs police on their Facebook page say, "thanks for the assist, pup!". Deputies say they responded Friday afternoon to assist in finding a missing and endangered adult female an...
Joey Martin May 23, 2022
Valparaiso Introduces "Birds of Paradise"
In Valparaiso, the city says a new activity takes flight this spring that highlights the work of local artists. "Birds of Paradise" features ten steel sculptures depicting native birds hidden in key l...
Joey Martin May 12, 2022
Valparaiso Named Indiana's First Monarch City USA
The City of Valparaiso has become Indiana's first Monarch City, USA, recognized by the nonprofit organization Monarch City, USA, for the city's work to support the monarch population by providing habi...
Joey Martin Apr 12, 2022
Therapy Dogs Return to Franciscan Health Munster after Hiatus
In Munster, Franciscan Health's pet therapy program is back after being on hiatus due to the pandemic. Maggie, with her handlers Becky and Mike Buchanan, and Ruger, handled by Jackie LaMantia were fir...
Joey Martin Apr 04, 2022
NIRPC's CommuniTree Has Free Trees for Region Communities
Northwest Indiana communities in the Lake Michigan watershed can apply to receive free native trees. The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) is accepting applications for the Spr...
Joey Martin Mar 07, 2022
Hobart Humane Society Hosts Celebration in Honor of Betty White
The Humane Society of Hobart kicks off a 100th birthday party celebration to honor the lifesaving advocacy of Betty White. Join the Hobart Humane Society from noon - 4pm on Monday January 17th on East...
Joey Martin Jan 17, 2022
Bald Eagles on Cedar Lake
Have you seen bald eagles in the Region, one photographer has -- two bald eagles were spotted this week on the frozen Cedar Lake by hobbyist and photographer Michael Rice. His Facebook posted pic show...
Joey Martin Jan 14, 2022
Doak Purdue Pollinator Plot New Years Seeding Day in Crown Point
Purdue Extension - Lake County says Region residents are invited to the New Years Seeding Day to be held Saturday, January 1, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Central Time, at Doak Purdue Pollinator Plot...
Joey Martin Dec 09, 2021