Category Archives: Our Communities

The Catholic Diocese of Gary today announced that the Most Reverend Dale J. Melczek, Third Bishop of the Diocese of Gary, passed away this morning at the age of 83. He celebrated 30 years in the dioce...

First United Methodist Church of Crown Point announces their Vet Rock 2022 free concert is Friday August 26 on the front lawn of the church. Donation proceeds from the event benefit local Disabled Ame...

In Crown Point, the school district's first Coffee and Conversation of the academic year is Thursday, August 25th. A post at the Crown Point Community School Corporation's Facebook page says Superinte...

First District Congressman Frank J. Mrvan Monday announced the Portage Fire Department will receive over $201,000 dollars to obtain critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel a...

Three Region teachers are among 25 finalists in the 2023 Indiana Teacher of the Year program. The Indiana Department of Education said a list of the top ten finalists will be released next week. The 2...

Although he has played third base and right field for most of his time in wheelchair softball, it is his hitting that he is best known for, and Ramirez has racked up numerous individual awards. He als...

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...

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...

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...

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...