Category Archives: local news
Opportunity Enterprises Dedicates New Accessible Canoe and Kayak Launch
Funders of the Kayak Launch from Left to Right: Kathleen and Marc Smith who also are representatives of the John and Ann Barney Foundation; Raeann Trakas representing Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation. (Pho...
Sep 05, 2023
Concrete Restoration Work to Close I-65 Ramp
(Image provided) In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says concrete restoration work will close the ramp from northbound Interstate 65 to westbound Interstate 80/94 for abo...
Sep 05, 2023
U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Visits Gary
In Gary, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg toured Gary/Chicago International Airport Wednesday as part of a series of stops in Indiana to meet with workers and highlight how the Biden-Harri...
Aug 31, 2023
State Road 49 Closed for Bridge Work Near Kouts
(Image provided by INDOT) In Porter County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says State Road 49 is closed for about two weeks between County Road East 900 South and County Road East 10...
Aug 31, 2023
Valparaiso Offers Neighborhood Grants for 2024, Info Session Scheduled
Recently the Banta neighborhood organized a tree planting with support from a Neighborhood Improvement Grant through the City of Valparaiso. The City will be accepting applications for 2024 Neighborho...
Aug 31, 2023
KV REMC Accepting Applications for Junior Board of Directors Program
(Image provided) Kankakee Valley REMC says it is currently accepting applications for its Junior Board of Directors Program. Ten high school juniors from local high schools will be selected for the pr...
Aug 28, 2023
How to Help Wildfire Survivors in Hawaii
Region residents can help people and animals affected by wildfires in Hawaii. The American Red Cross is collecting donations in their relief effort; they say over 220 of their trained disaster workers...
Aug 25, 2023
Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department Receives Federal Grant
Northwest Indiana Congressman Frank J. Mrvan has announced a federal grant award for the Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department in northern Porter County under the Department of Homeland Security&...
Aug 24, 2023
Heat Warnings Issued, Cooling Centers Available
The National Weather Service says dangerously hot conditions are expected in Northwest Indiana and across the Hoosier state, and extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for...
Aug 23, 2023
Ivy Tech Community College Receives Cisco Golden Bridge Award
(Photo provided by Ivy Tech) In Valparaiso, Ivy Tech Community College recently announced new recognition and honor as Cisco Networking System's 2023 Golden Bridge Award recipient. Ivy Tech says the p...
Aug 22, 2023
