Category Archives: Our Communities
Gabis Arboretum Volunteer Kick-Off Meeting Thursday
Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest is looking to add more volunteers to its team. Those interested in learning more can attend the Gabis Arboretum Volunteer Kick-Off Meeting this Thursday, April 21st...
Apr 18, 2022
Update on Automatic Refund to Indiana Taxpayers
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced Wednesday that Hoosiers should expect to begin receiving their $125 Automatic Taxpayer Refund in the coming weeks. "I'm beyond thrilled that this spring and sum...
Apr 14, 2022
Event Marks Start of 2022 Next Level Roads Construction Season, Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
In Indianapolis, Governor Eric Holcomb joined Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Smith, law enforcement and road construction industry partners Monday to kick off the 2022 Next Lev...
Apr 12, 2022
Portage Chamber of Commerce to Host Monthly 'Rise, Shine and Share' Event
The Portage Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their monthly Rise, Shine and Share Educational Event on Thursday, April 14, 2022, from 8 am to 9 am. The event will be held at the Best Western Portage...
Apr 11, 2022
Purdue University Northwest to Offer Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) received approval today (April 8) from the Purdue University Board of Trustees to offer a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree. PNW, with campuses in Hammond a...
Apr 08, 2022
Free Alzheimer's Research Updates Program in Michigan City
The Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter is hosting a free, in-person Research Updates program at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Michigan City Tuesday, April 19,2022, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Cen...
Apr 07, 2022
April Blood Drives in Crown Point, Valparaiso and Chesterton
The public is asked to donate at Versiti blood drives in April at Franciscan Health Crown Point and in Valparaiso and at an American Red Cross Blood Drive at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers Chestert...
Apr 07, 2022
Ivy Tech 2022 Northwest Indiana Spring Fundraiser
In Northwest Indiana, Ivy Tech Community College's local campuses 18th annual spring fundraiser includes an online auction that begins today (Tuesday April 5) and ends the evening of April 10th. Aucti...
Apr 05, 2022
Town of Winfield Chosen for 4th Annual 'Flipping Finance Challenge'
An event described as a 'two-week design sprint to solve Hoosier community challenges' will include one from the Region. One of the challenges chosen for the fourth annual event asks, How might the To...
Apr 05, 2022
Corridor Construction Projects to Begin on Hohman, Kennedy Avenues in Hammond
In Hammond, two major corridor projects are set to begin today, one along Hohman Avenue in downtown Hammond and the other along Kennedy Avenue in the city's Hessville neighborhood. Both are expected t...
Apr 04, 2022
