Category Archives: Our Communities
Indiana Plugs Into Lake Michigan EV Circuit Tour
Indiana is joining Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin in a collaboration to build what they’re calling "America’s Best Electric Vehicle Road Trip", an "electric Route 66". An announcement b...
Joey Martin Aug 04, 2022
Link to Interactive Overview Map of Valparaiso Infrastructure Projects
In Valparaiso, the city is sharing what it called aggressive plans to enhance infrastructure, including roadways, alleys, sidewalks and pathways. The city also said 2022 will see the enhancement of mo...
Joey Martin Aug 03, 2022
Indiana to Offer New Film and Media Tax Credit
Indiana will begin offering a new Film and Media Tax Credit for television, film, music or digital media productions. It was approved in the 2022 legislative session. "Creativity is an essential ingre...
Joey Martin Aug 02, 2022

Registration Now Open for 2022 United Way of Northwest Indiana Day of Caring Event
Day of Caring 2021 Cleveland Cliffs and United Steelworkers 6787 team helped Shirley Heinze Land Trust tackle landscaping and trail cleanup projects. (Photo provided) United Way of Northwest Indiana i...
Joey Martin Jul 29, 2022

Lake County Corn Dogs Clinch Playoff Spot
Photo by Josh Brunette (Photo provided) In Crown Point, the Lake County Corn Dogs clinched a playoff spot this week at their home field with a 10-4 win over the Chicago American Giants. The Corn Dogs ...
Joey Martin Jul 28, 2022
Valparaiso Police and Fire Training at Local Elementary School
Valparaiso Police, in conjunction with the Valparaiso Community Schools and the Valparaiso Fire Department, are in forming the public of training that will be taking place at Heavilin Elementary Schoo...
Joey Martin Jul 27, 2022
New Traffic Signal on State Road 130 in Valparaiso
In Valparaiso, a new traffic signal is being installed at the intersection of State Road 130 and Froberg Road to enhance safety announced Valparaiso's Engineering Director Mike Jabo. The signal will b...
Joey Martin Jul 27, 2022
Nominations Sought for R.O.S.E. and R.I.S.E. Awards
The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (SSCVA) is seeking nominations to honor individuals who serve customers on a daily basis and who continually go above and beyond to create a positive ...
Joey Martin Jul 26, 2022
Indiana to Pause Accepting New Applications for Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) announced Monday they will pause accepting new applications for the Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance Program (IERA) starting this Fri...
Joey Martin Jul 26, 2022
Drive Clean Indiana to Host Sustainable Transportation Conference and Expo
In Michigan City, Drive Clean Indiana is bringing together industry experts from across the country on August 9 for a one-day sustainable transportation conference and expo. The Drive Clean Indiana An...
Joey Martin Jul 25, 2022