Category Archives: local news
Eastbound Interstate 80/94 Bridge Work Phase Two
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says phase two of bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance work on eastbound Interstate 80/94 in Hammond will include the following...
May 20, 2024
IDEM Hosting Open House on Grand Calumet River Area Restoration Efforts
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and partner organizations announce an open house focused on restoration efforts within the Grand Calumet River Area of Concern (AOC) in Northw...
Sep 25, 2023
Eastbound Interstate 80/94 Concrete Work Moving to Next Phase
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says eastbound Interstate 80/94 concrete work between Cline Avenue and Interstate 65 moves to the next phase Friday September 15, 2023....
Sep 13, 2023
Valparaiso University Holds Recyclable Collection During Move-in
The university also said the addition of over 1,000 recycling bins in resident halls has made a tremendous difference in the amount of waste generated on a daily basis. According to Tyler Kuss '25, en...
Sep 13, 2023
Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction to Host Fix-It Fair
In Valparaiso, in partnership with the Porter County Public Library System, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will host its second Fix-It Fair at the Valparaiso Public Librar...
Sep 12, 2023
Valparaiso Awarded Indiana's Green Project of the Year
Valparaiso has been named Indiana's Green Project of the Year by Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (Aim) for the city's solar power initiative. The award recognizes Indiana's leading project for susta...
Sep 08, 2023
Crown Point First Responders to Host End of Summer Twilight Bike Ride
In Crown Point, public safety officials are hosting a First Responders Twilight Bike Ride this weekend. The ride begins at 7 pm with check-in starting at 6 pm at the Summit Street Trailhead of the Eri...
Sep 08, 2023
Walk to End Alzheimer's to be Held at Three Northwest Indiana Locations
Northwest Indiana residents will be participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's at three locations over the next few weeks. The Lake County Walk will be held at Wicker Memoria...
Sep 07, 2023
NIPSCO Announces 2023 Public Safety Education and Training Grant Recipients
Sixteen organizations across northern Indiana will be able to further public safety initiatives - like carbon monoxide safety education or lithium-ion battery response training, for example - thanks t...
Sep 07, 2023
Valparaiso Arborists Certified
In Valparaiso, two more arborists from the city have become certified as Incidental Line Clearance Arborists utilizing the ACRT, Inc curriculum. ACRT is the largest licensed arboriculture training org...
Sep 06, 2023
