Category Archives: local news
Safety Tips from Indiana Region of the American Red Cross Ahead of Impending Winter Storm
The National Weather Service (NWS) is monitoring a large winter storm with potentially significant snow, sleet, and freezing rain that is expected to create travel disruptions and hazardous conditions...
Feb 01, 2022
Merrillville High School Theater Students Recognized at State Thespian Event
Members of the Merrillville High School Thespian Troupe #1692 earned accolades at the Indiana Thespians State Conference recently held at Indiana Wesleyan University last weekend. Junior Precious Moor...
Jan 31, 2022
Franciscan Health Shares Tips on Travel Safety in Winter
Another winter storm is in the Region forecast, possibly two rounds of snow between Tuesday night and Thursday and dangerous travel conditions expected. Franciscan Health has a list of "Ten Winter Wea...
Jan 31, 2022
Winter Storm Watch Issued for the Region, Two Rounds of Snow Possible
While the Northeast is shoveling out from this weekend's nor'easter, the central U.S. is bracing for the next major winter storm. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Northwest Indiana for Tuesday...
Jan 31, 2022
February 2022 Events at Goodwill's Larry Neff Centers for Career Connections in Gary and Griffith
Goodwill's Larry Neff Center for Career Connections - Gary Please be aware of the following guidelines set in place for your safety: Please follow CDC guidelines and do not enter if you have a fever, ...
Jan 31, 2022
Public Invited to Submit Nominations for Northwest Indiana Partners for Clean Air Awards
Northwest Indiana Partners for Clean Air is accepting nominations for its annual Clean Air Awards. The announcement said nominations can be submitted for any Northwest Indiana business, municipal or c...
Jan 28, 2022
American Red Cross Blood Drive in Ogden Dunes in Honor of Teenage Survivor
In Long Beach, the police department and friends invite the community to a blood drive to honor a 13-year-old survivor. A release from the American Red Cross says Violet Van Gieson hasn't walked since...
Jan 27, 2022
City of La Porte Announces Warming Centers
With frigid temperatures expected for Wednesday and Thursday, Mayor Tom Dermody said the City of La Porte will be opening warming centers for those in need. "We have been fortunate so far to have a fa...
Jan 26, 2022
NIPSCO Offers Safety and Energy-Saving Tips for Extreme Cold Weather
NIPSCO says there are lots of ways to stay safe and warm and save on energy bills when extreme cold temperatures arrive. A couple of quick tips include making sure registers aren't blocked and using a...
Jan 24, 2022
Valparaiso Announces "The Linc" Downtown Development
In Valparaiso, the city has announced a mixed-use development coming to the area of Morgan Boulevard and Lincolnway called "The Linc". It will include apartments, retail and restaurant space, a...
Jan 24, 2022
