Category Archives: Our Communities
'Minute to Win It' Portage Community and Business Night
In Portage, a major networking event is about a month away. 'Minute to Win It," the 19th Annual Portage Community and Business Night, put on by the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce, happens once a ...
Joey Martin Mar 17, 2022
Crown Point's Nighttime St. Patrick's Day Parade Returns, Motorists Reminded of Road Closures
In Crown Point, the city's nighttime St. Patrick's Day parade returns this week after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The parade steps off at dusk this Thursday, March 17 in the downtown square...
Joey Martin Mar 16, 2022
Valparaiso Awards Neighborhood Grants
In Valparaiso, the city has awarded 20 new grants in the 2021 Neighborhood Improvement Grant program, providing $205,000 in funds to support neighborhood unity and community improvements. Coupled with...
Joey Martin Mar 15, 2022
New Online Tour Showcases Career and Technical Education Programs at Merrillville HS
Merrillville High School has a new online resource to inform parents and students about available career and technical education (CTE) programs. CTE programs are designed to prepare students for post-...
Joey Martin Mar 15, 2022
Legislation Includes Several Region Projects Requested by Congressman Mrvan
On Friday, First District Indiana U.S. Representative Frank J. Mrvan announced that all ten of his Community Project Funding requests, totaling over $45 million in investments, were included in the fi...
Joey Martin Mar 14, 2022
Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana
This is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana, March 13-19, 2022. The National Weather Service encourages Hoosiers to take time to "refresh your approach to severe weather safety". The statewide...
Joey Martin Mar 14, 2022
New Greyhound Stop in Valparaiso
In Valparaiso, a new Greyhound stop has expanded transit options for residents and the Region. The stop connects riders to destinations statewide including Lafayette, Indianapolis, Bloomington and For...
Joey Martin Mar 14, 2022
National Park Service Extends Public Comment Period on Marquette Greenway Trail - Salt Creek Connection Environmental Assessment
The National Park Service has extended public comment period about the environmental assessment for the Marquette Greenway - Salt Creek Connection through March 27, 2022. The National Park Service is ...
Joey Martin Mar 14, 2022
New Residential Development Planned in Downtown Hammond
In Hammond, the city has approved a new 25-million dollar development downtown. Mayor Thomas McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Redevelopment Commission have partnered with ATG Real Estate to build 208 ma...
Joey Martin Mar 09, 2022
Uptown Project for Workforce Housing Begins in Valparaiso
A ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday in downtown Valparaiso for new workforce housing. Developers for Uptown Apartments, city reps and non-profit partners kicked off the transformation of shared studen...
Joey Martin Mar 09, 2022