Category Archives: Our Communities
Indiana Adds Locations for New COVID-19 Boosters to Online Vaccine Map
The Indiana Department of Health announced today it has added locations that are offering the new bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccines to its online map. State health officials also said additional loca...
Sep 13, 2022
Ivy Tech Lake County Plans Car Show/Enrollment Event
In East Chicago, car enthusiasts from across the Region can check out all manner of vehicles at the 2nd annual car show/enrollment event on Saturday, September 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ivy Tech Co...
Sep 13, 2022
Rebuilding Together of South Lake County 'Christmas in September Day'
In Merrillville, the public is invited to lend a hand this Saturday, September 17th. Rebuilding Together of South Lake County serves the communities of Lowell, Cedar Lake, Crown Point and Merrillville...
Sep 12, 2022
Valparaiso Popcorn Fest 2022
In Valparaiso, the city's long-running Popcorn Festival is tomorrow Saturday September 10th. It's the 43rd year for the event, held on the first Saturday after Labor Day. Valparaiso Police are remindi...
Sep 09, 2022
Region Ceremonies to Commemorate 9/11 Anniversary
Region residents will be gathering across Northwest Indiana at ceremonies commemorating the 21st anniversary of 9/11. In Crown Point, Region residents are invited to gather at "Remembering 9-11, Crown...
Sep 09, 2022
Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter Adds New Caregiver Support Group in Gary
The Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter is adding a caregiver support group in Gary. The group will meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. beginning in October at St. Timothy's C...
Sep 09, 2022
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
