Category Archives: local news
Former Valpo Mayor to Make Special Announcement Tonight
In Valparaiso, former long-time mayor Jon Costas says he will be making "a special announcement concerning the future of Valparaiso" tonight December 8th. There were no other details. Costas was mayor...
Dec 08, 2022
State of Indiana Announces New Partnership with Ivy Tech
The State of Indiana and Ivy Tech Community College today announced a new partnership they said will offer state employees an affordable education with no upfront tuition costs. "This is an investment...
Dec 08, 2022
Mars at its Brightest
Astronomers say tonight December 8th will be the best time to see Mars this year. The red planet will be on the opposite side of the Earth from the sun, rising in the east shortly after sunset and set...
Dec 08, 2022
Salvation Army Red Kettles Add 'TipTap' Donation Option
The Salvation Army of Northwest Indiana is now using the new 'TipTap' system on its Red Kettle stands to give customers of local retailers more options for donating other than giving cash. "Fewer shop...
Dec 07, 2022
INDOT Announces Community Crossings Grants
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Tuesday announced 229 cities, towns and counties statewide receiving a share of over $119 million in state matching road improvement funds through Comm...
Dec 07, 2022
Crown Point Receives Overwhelming Community Support for Adopt a Family Program
In Crown Point, officials say over the past two weeks the city has received overwhelming community support for its Adopt a Family program. At Monday's City Council meeting, Crown Point Mayor Pete Land...
Dec 06, 2022
Ross Township Historical Society Receives Grant for 'Merrillville Memories'
Through its Heritage Support Grants program, the Indiana Historical Society awarded more than $45,000 in October to ten historical societies and organizations representing nine Indiana counties - incl...
Dec 06, 2022
Leaf Pickup Extended in Valparaiso
In Valparaiso, an announcement from the city said due to the warmer temperatures, leaf pickup is being extended and crews will be making an additional pass throughout the entire city for leaf-vac leaf...
Dec 05, 2022
Indiana U.S. Senator Braun Files Paperwork to Run for Governor
Indiana U.S. Senator Mike Braun is taking the first steps toward running for governor of the Hoosier state. The Republican filed paperwork for a 2024 run. Current Governor Eric Holcomb cannot seek re-...
Dec 01, 2022
Congressman Mrvan Statement on Rail Labor Agreement
Indiana First District Congressman Frank J. Mrvan released a statement yesterday about his vote in support of providing an additional seven days of paid sick leave and the underlying rail agreement to...
Dec 01, 2022
