Category Archives: local news
Indiana Health Officials Provide Information on COVID-19 Booster Shots
(Image courtesy Indiana State Department of Health) State health officials say mixed dosing is authorized for COVID-19 boosters and tweeted this chart showing who is eligible and what the options are ...
Oct 26, 2021
Wet and Windy Day in the Region, Advisories Issued; Lake Michigan Waves Up to 16 Feet
A wet and windy day is forecast for the Region. The National Weather Service says showers will continue today, and standing water on some roads is being reported. Wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour...
Oct 25, 2021
Robotic Lung Surgery Arrives at Franciscan Health Crown Point
Thoracic surgery specialist Jason Fitzgerald, MD, shows the robotic arms of the da Vinci Xi system, which translate the surgeon's hand movements. (Photo provided) In Lake County, hospital officials sa...
Oct 20, 2021
Region Author, Bird Expert, Receives Sagamore of the Wabash
A Northwest Indiana author and noted birder was recently presented with the prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash. A post at the Indiana Dunes Tourism Facebook page says Dr. Kenneth Brock received the aw...
Oct 20, 2021
Update on Valparaiso Roadway Projects
Valparaiso roadway enhancement projects are taking shape, preparing to make travel more efficient and add life to travel surfaces, according to City Engineer Mike Jabo. Some of the newest updates incl...
Oct 20, 2021
Recycling Art: Porter County Students Invited to Join America Recycles Day Contest
Recycled art is at the spotlight as the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will kick start America Recycles Day celebrations with invitation to an upcycle art contest for Porter C...
Oct 19, 2021
Humane Indiana to Host 6th Annual Festival of Owls
Humane Indiana’s 6th annual Festival of Owls will be held at the Porter County Expo Center Saturday October 23rd. Wildlife Director Nicole Harmon says, "Our goal is to share the stories of these...
Oct 19, 2021
Valparaiso to Host Neighborhood Workshop
To further promote neighborhood engagement, the City of Valparaiso is hosting a Neighborhood Workshop on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 6 to 7:00 pm at the Banta Activity Center on Beech Street. "We look ...
Oct 19, 2021
INDOT Hosts Public Meetings This Week on 80/94 Traffic-Improvement Study
The Indiana Department of Transportation will host public meetings this week as they determine how to maximize benefits of the latest technology and how it can improve traffic on 80/94. The Planning a...
Oct 18, 2021
Indiana Youth Institute Shines Light on LGBTQ+ Youth, LGBTQ History Month
October is LGBTQ History Month, and the Indiana Youth Institute is raising awareness about the crucial role teachers and youth workers play in creating a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ students. &#...
Oct 15, 2021
