Category Archives: local news
Valpo Chamber Announces Top Award Recipients for 2023
Valpo Chamber President Rex Richards has announced the recipients of the Distinguished Community Leader and Legacy of Service Awards, top honors handed out annually by the Chamber. Rob Thorgren, Presi...
Mar 29, 2023
Merrillville Recognizes First Female Foreman During Women's History Month
Ryan said she spends a lot of time on the road when planning upcoming work, especially important right now as the Street Department is gearing up for summer projects, which include paving, crack seali...
Mar 27, 2023
NIPSCO and NiSource Charitable Foundation Support More Than 250 Community Organizations in 2022
NIPSCO this week released its corporate citizenship report for 2022 detailing more than $2.3 million donated to more than 250 non-profit organizations across northern Indiana including support given i...
Mar 23, 2023
Funds Awarded to Rural Indiana Communities for Infrastructure Projects
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced $127.6 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 38 cities, towns, and counties across rural Indiana to invest in loc...
Mar 22, 2023
Concrete Restoration Work to Begin on I-65 in Lake County
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says two sections of concrete restoration work will require lane and ramp closures on I-65 between the I-80/94 interchange in Gary and ...
Mar 17, 2023
Crown Point St. Patrick's Day Parade 2023
In Crown Point, driving and parking restrictions all around downtown due to tonight's lighted St. Patrick's Day parade and festivities. The city says, if you live near the parade route, city staff has...
Mar 17, 2023
Indiana Severe Weather Preparedness Week 2023
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is encouraging Hoosiers to plan ahead during Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 12-18, 2023. Each year, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDH...
Mar 15, 2023
Construction Schedule for Indiana Toll Road Exit 10
In Lake County, ITR Concession Company LLC (ITRCC) says construction work at Exit 10 (Gary/Chicago International Airport) on the Indiana Toll Road will get underway Monday, March 20, 2023. Officials s...
Mar 15, 2023
First Lady Visits Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visited Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso Monday. The First Lady spent time with faculty, students and members of the labor force showing her support for the nation's ...
Mar 07, 2023
IHSAA Postpones Boys' Basketball Sectional Games Due to Winter Storm Quest
As Winter Storm Quest moves across the state, the IHSAA reports boys' sectional basketball games scheduled for tonight in The Region have been postponed. According to posts on the IHSAA Twitter feed, ...
Mar 03, 2023
