Category Archives: local news
Valparaiso's Original Water Tower Getting an Update
In Valparaiso, the mayor's office says the city's original water tower is getting "a fresh new finish, inside and out this summer." The project will be complete by the end of August. "We're excited to...
Aug 19, 2022
Opening Night for High School Football
Week one of the IHSAA Prep Football season kicks off this evening and includes the annual "Battle of Broadway" which this year pits two statewide #1 teams against each other, as the 2A #1 Andrean 59er...
Aug 19, 2022
Alzheimer's Association Invites Region Residents to Join 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer's
On Walk day, participants will honor those affected by Alzheimer's disease with Promise Flowers during the Promise Garden Ceremony - a display of hope to represent the personal reasons participants jo...
Aug 17, 2022
Valparaiso Proposes New Rates to Sustain Trash and Recycling Service
In Valparaiso, the city has announced a proposed rate increase to sustain its trash and recycling service. The Director of Valparaiso City Services said they've analyzed efficiencies and compared Valp...
Aug 15, 2022
Indiana University, Purdue University Announce New Vision for IUPUI
In Indy, a major announcement regarding IUPUI, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. A news release said the new vision, outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding approved today by the IU...
Aug 12, 2022
Perseid Meteor Shower and Stargaze at Indiana Dunes State Park
In Chesterton, the 15th Annual Perseid Meteor Shower and Stargaze is at Indiana Dunes State Park this Saturday night, August 13th. The park says sky lore stories will begin at 8:30pm at the State Park...
Aug 12, 2022
Portage Awarded Green Fleet Member of the Year
The specifications for the new CNG-powered trucks were developed by the sanitation department employees, who even choose the bright green color. "The road to success is never traveled alone," said Ree...
Aug 12, 2022
Federal Grant Will Go Toward Renovating Ridge Road in Munster
In Lake County, a section of busy roadway will undergo a makeover. In Munster, a federal RAISE grant will be used for renovations for over a mile of Ridge Road. First District Congressman Frank J. Mrv...
Aug 11, 2022
Lake County Corn Dogs Close Out First Season as 2022 Northern League Champions
In Crown Point, the Lake County Corn Dogs finish their inaugural season as 2022 Northern League Champions. They met the Northwest Indiana Oilmen for a two-game playoff series at Legacy Fields Wednesda...
Aug 11, 2022
Chester Inc. Celebrates 75th Anniversary
A Region company that started in popcorn and branched out from there is marking its 75th anniversary this year -- Chester Incorporated. The Valparaiso-based firm has evolved over the decades and now h...
Aug 10, 2022
