In Valparaiso, the city says this season's paving program looks to improve 62 lane miles, plus 40 miles of crack sealing and more than a mile of sidewalks. The city says it has appropriated $9.4 million in 2025 for its largest-ever road resurfacing program, including collector, arterial, and neighborhood streets. "...

In Merrillville, the town is holding its annual job fair July 30 2025. Job seekers and employers from across the Region will come together from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 30 2025 for a day full of opportunity, networking, and success at the Community Center, 6600 Broadway in Merrillville. The town is also offering a ...

In Porter County, the town of Chesterton and Duneland Chamber of Commerce invite the public to a ceremony Friday, June 13, 2025, at 9 AM to celebrate the opening of new public parking in the downtown district. The project includes two newly constructed parking lots: a 60-space lot in the 100 block of Grant Avenue and a...

Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO), with support from the NiSource Charitable Foundation, says it is accepting applications from qualifying northern Indiana organizations for the Public Safety Education and Training Action Grant. Now in its seventh year, NIPSCO says the grant supports local nonprofits and...

In Indianapolis, the Ivy Tech Community College State Board of Trustees voted to freeze tuition and mandatory fees for the next two academic years, 2025-26 and 2026-27. "The action by our State Board reflects our commitment to putting students first," said Ivy Tech President Dr. Sue Ellspermann. "Holding...

In Valparaiso, the city is offering a New Neighbor City Services guide for new or returning residents. "The new neighbor guide is designed to help residents access services like water and trash pick-up, but also to share what makes Valpo special - like our parks, transit system, public art and opportunities for en...

In Porter County near Burns Harbor and the town of Porter, bridge repairs will require about a two-week closure on U.S. 20 at the I-94 interchange. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says beginning on or after Monday, June 2, 2025, eastbound U.S. 20 will be closed under the interstate at Exit 22 so repair...

In Porter County, Sheriff Jeff Balon announces the creation of the Porter County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit. Sheriff Balon says its primary responsibility will be to provide a police presence for safe watercraft operations in Lake Michigan during heavy boating days and it will work closely with marine units from the ...

In Hobart, Powers Health says the Cardiovascular team at St. Mary Medical Center marked a significant milestone in May with the completion of their 100th TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) procedure, a minimally invasive approach for treatment of carotid artery disease and prevention of stroke. St. Mary Medic...

In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is alerting Region motorists to phase three of the bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance project on I-65 over Norfolk Southern Railroad between Ridge Road and 61st Avenue. The ramp from Ridge Road to southbound I-65 is scheduled to remain closed th...