Category Archives: Our Communities
Crown Point Sauerman Woods Park Improvement Project Update
In Crown Point, the city recently provided an update on the Sauerman Woods Park Improvement Project. Groundbreaking last September includes demolition of Hub Pool and excavation of a new pond. Mayor P...
Joey Martin Jun 20, 2023
No Injuries in Cedar Lake Helicopter Crash
In Cedar Lake, officials say there were no reported injuries to the pilot, passenger, or anyone else near or on the lake after a helicopter crash early Monday afternoon. A news release from the Cedar ...
Joey Martin Jun 20, 2023
Crown Point First Responders to Host Twilight Bike Ride
In Crown Point, the city's first responders are hosting a Twilight Bike Ride. Individuals interested in participating can join the Crown Point Police, Fire Rescue and Emergency Management Agency Satur...
Joey Martin Jun 15, 2023
Areas of Drought Expanding in Northwest Indiana
Dry conditions are intensifying in the Region and across the Midwest. Nearly all of Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Wisconsin and most of Michigan are in some level of drought. The U.S. Drought Monitor M...
Joey Martin Jun 09, 2023
Air Quality Alert for Indiana Due to Wildfire Smoke
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day for all counties in the state due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. Due to north to northeast winds, IDEM...
Joey Martin Jun 08, 2023
Railroad Crossing Work Continues in Valparaiso
In Valparaiso, city officials say work on railroad crossings continues, requiring short-term closures and detours as upgrades continue. "We continue to work closely with Canadian National to facilitat...
Joey Martin Jun 07, 2023
Nominations Sought for Duneland Chamber Community Awards
In Chesterton, the Duneland Chamber of Commerce says it is currently seeking community nominations for eight awards given during the Duneland Chamber Community Awards Luncheon to be held on Wednesday,...
Joey Martin Jun 07, 2023
Northwest Indiana Rail Crossing Projects Receive Federal Funding
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration announced it has awarded more than $570 million in Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program funding to proposed projects in 3...
Joey Martin Jun 06, 2023
Community Mourns Death of Merrillville Town Councilman
In Merrillville, the community is mourning the sudden passing of Town Councilman Donald Spann. A news release from the town says Spann, who represented Ward 1 for over a decade, died Friday June 2 at ...
Joey Martin Jun 05, 2023
INDOT Public Information Meeting on US 30 Study
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says it is hosting seven public information meetings this month as it continues the Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) studies along the U.S. 30 a...
Joey Martin Jun 02, 2023