Category Archives: Our Communities
Canadian National Crossing in Valparaiso to Close for Upgrades
In Valparaiso, the Canadian National rail crossing at Calumet Avenue, between Bush and Billings streets, is scheduled to close July 25-29 for repair and repaving by Canadian National Railroad. A news ...
Jul 22, 2022
Next Phase Begins for Borman Expressway FlexRoad Project
In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says a project to improve traffic flow and safety along the state’s busiest interstate corridor is moving to its next phase. 80/9...
Jul 22, 2022
Monarch Butterflies Now Listed as Endangered Species
The monarch butterfly is now an endangered species. That’s according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Over the past ten years, the monarch butterfly population has decrease...
Jul 22, 2022
National Night Out 2022 Valparaiso
In Valparaiso, plans are coming together for this year’s National Night Out. The Valparaiso Police Department is inviting community members and neighborhood groups to be part of this national ce...
Jul 21, 2022
NIPSCO Natural Gas System Modernization Work in Merrillville and Highland
In Lake County, Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) recently announced the expansion and upgrade of natural gas facilities in Merrillville and Highland as part of its ongoing plan to mode...
Jul 20, 2022
Indiana Secures Up to $99 Million to Accelerate Startup and Small Business Growth
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation has announced the state will receive up to $99.1 million in federal funding through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) to expand access to ...
Jul 20, 2022
Lady A Announces Cancellation of Porter County Fair Grandstand Show
This announcement from country artist Lady A, who were scheduled to perform at the Porter County Fair Friday night: a statement has been sent to ticket holders from Lady A that said due to unforeseen ...
Jul 19, 2022
COVID-19 Community Spread Increasing in the Region
In Northwest Indiana, Lake, Porter, Newton and Pulaski counties are all at medium risk on the latest CDC COVID-19 community level map, and Jasper County is now at the high risk level. Only LaPorte and...
Jul 18, 2022
Cops Cycling for Survivors Bike Ride Enters Region
The 21st annual fundraising Cops Cycling for Survivors bicycle ride around Indiana entered the Region this morning Friday, July 15th, traveling from South Bend to Merrillville; the next leg July 16th ...
Jul 15, 2022
Multiple Railroad Crossings Blocked in Valparaiso
In Valparaiso, multiple railroad crossings have been blocked this morning resulting in traffic congestion through the city’s downtown area north of Lincolnway. Valparaiso Police report that all ...
Jul 14, 2022
