Category Archives: Our Communities
Merrillville Stormwater Utility Urges Pond Safety
In the midst of warmer weather and outdoor activities, Merrillville Stormwater Utility Executive Director Matt Lake said he wants to remind Merrillville and Northwest Indiana residents to use precauti...
Joey Martin Aug 10, 2023
Ribbon-Cutting for New Taft Middle School in Crown Point
In Crown Point, students, staff and community members recently gathered at the new Taft Middle School on 121st Avenue in Winfield for a ribbon-cutting. The building opens at the start of the school ye...
Joey Martin Aug 10, 2023
Drought Continues in Northwest Indiana
Areas of Indiana are showing improvement, but much of the Region remains in Moderate Drought. The latest U.S. Drought Map released Thursday, August 3, 2023, also continues to show Abnormally Dry condi...
Joey Martin Aug 04, 2023
State Road 2 to Close Near Valparaiso
In Porter County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says a section of State Road 2 near Valparaiso is scheduled to be closed for about four months starting next week. INDOT says State R...
Joey Martin Jul 31, 2023
E-Day Nominations Sought to Honor Northwest Indiana Entrepreneurs
Winners will be recognized on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the Avalon Manor in Merrillville. E-Day tickets are available at www.edayleaders.com/event . Sponsorship opportunities are also available a...
Joey Martin Jul 28, 2023
Hearts In Motion Opens First Trade School
Eighteen-year-old Carlos will be one of the first students to benefit from the school, Hearts in Motion said. Carlos wanted to go to school to learn welding his entire life but was unable to enroll in...
Joey Martin Jul 27, 2023
36th Mackinac Race for Valpo Man
The 114th Chicago to Mackinac boat race is this weekend, and for a Valparaiso man it continues more than three decades of setting sail on that Lake Michigan journey. Mike Jones says 2023 will be his 3...
Joey Martin Jul 21, 2023
Gary/Chicago International Airport Debuts New Airport Rescue and Firefighting Truck
The Gary/Chicago International Airport (GCIA) says it is eager to debut a new Airport Rescue and Firefighting truck, afforded to the airport as a part of the $2 million in Fiscal Year 2022 Community P...
Joey Martin Jul 20, 2023
Hoosier Food Banks Receive Historic $2 Million in State Funding
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the State Department of Agriculture this week announced Indiana food banks will receive a historic combined total of $2 million to support efforts in feeding Hoosiers in ne...
Joey Martin Jul 20, 2023
Several Tornadoes Confirmed in Chicago Area in Wednesday Storms
The National Weather Service is confirming that nearly a dozen tornadoes hit the Chicago area Wednesday evening. At least eleven tornadoes touched down, downing trees and power lines and damaging home...
Joey Martin Jul 14, 2023