Category Archives: local news
Miller Station Temporary Relocation for Double Track NWI
In Gary, to accommodate construction for the Double Track Northwest Indiana project, the South Shore Line says the temporary relocation of Miller Station, including the Miller parking lot and bus stop...
Sep 08, 2022
NIRPC Seeks Feedback on 'NWI 2050+' Plan
A Region planning agency is seeking input. Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) is soliciting feedback for its "NWI 2050+" plan. NIRPC says the plan is to develop a regional visio...
Sep 08, 2022
Crown Point Police Mourn Passing of K-9 Ace
The Crown Point Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 Ace. Crown Point Police say Ace retired from the department in November 2020 after being diagnosed with arthritis in his spine. A news rel...
Sep 07, 2022
State Road 2 and U.S. 6 Intersection Closure for Ongoing Roundabout Construction
In LaPorte County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces the closure of the intersection of State Road 2 and U.S. 6 in Westville on or after September 14 for ongoing roundabout co...
Sep 07, 2022
Franciscan Health Michigan City to Host COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
In Michigan City, Franciscan Health Michigan City says it's hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic 10 am to 1 pm this Friday September 9 at Pleasant Hill Ministries. The clinic is made possible in part thr...
Sep 06, 2022
INDOT Announces Temporary Eastbound Ramp Closures on I-80/94
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is alerting Region motorists to upcoming ramp closures in the Hammond area as ongoing Borman Expressway work moves into a new phase. Th...
Sep 06, 2022
Kankakee Valley REMC Donation to Help Build Opportunity Enterprises Respite Center
Kankakee Valley REMC (KV REMC) recently donated $5,000 to Opportunity Enterprises' (OE) Building Opportunities campaign. The non-profit energy cooperative located in Wanatah was able to secure an addi...
Sep 06, 2022
New Purdue Mobile Website Helps Gardeners Navigate Issues
Purdue Extension is introducing a new mobile website that can help gardeners take better care of their plants. The Purdue Plant Doctor website is described as a one-stop shop where gardeners can get a...
Sep 01, 2022
Governor Holcomb Celebrates "National College Savings Month" with Sweepstakes
September is National College Savings Month and Governor Eric Holcomb has highlighted the importance of saving for education with a proclamation establishing September 2022 as College Savings Month in...
Sep 01, 2022
Crown Point High School Hosts Career Fair September 7th
Crown Point High School is hosting a College and Career Fair next week. Students, families and educators are welcome to attend the free event, to be held at the Crown Point High School Fieldhouse on W...
Aug 30, 2022
