Category Archives: Our Communities
Valparaiso Named Indiana's First Monarch City USA
The City of Valparaiso has become Indiana's first Monarch City, USA, recognizing the city's support for monarch population. Mayor Matt Murphy issued a proclamation supporting the butterflies and encou...
Apr 12, 2022
Event Marks Start of 2022 Next Level Roads Construction Season, Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
(Photo provided) In Indianapolis, Governor Eric Holcomb joined Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Smith, law enforcement and road construction industry partners Monday to kick off ...
Apr 12, 2022
Portage Chamber of Commerce to Host Monthly 'Rise, Shine and Share' Event
The Portage Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their monthly Rise, Shine and Share Educational Event on Thursday, April 14, 2022, from 8 am to 9 am. The event will be held at the Best Western Portage...
Apr 11, 2022
Purdue University Northwest to Offer Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity
(Photo provided) Purdue University Northwest (PNW) received approval today (April 8) from the Purdue University Board of Trustees to offer a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree. PNW, with camp...
Apr 08, 2022
Free Alzheimer's Research Updates Program in Michigan City
The Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter is hosting a free, in-person Research Updates program at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Michigan City Tuesday, April 19,2022, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Cen...
Apr 07, 2022
April Blood Drives in Crown Point, Valparaiso and Chesterton
The public is asked to donate at Versiti blood drives in April at Franciscan Health Crown Point and in Valparaiso and at an American Red Cross Blood Drive at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers Chestert...
Apr 07, 2022
Indiana Dunes National Park and Dunes Tourism offer Volunteer Opportunities
Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes Tourism have partnered to offer Drop-In Volunteering, described as a no-hassle volunteer option for those looking to help out at the Indiana Dunes. Opport...
Apr 06, 2022
Ivy Tech 2022 Northwest Indiana Spring Fundraiser
In Northwest Indiana, Ivy Tech Community College's local campuses 18th annual spring fundraiser includes an online auction that begins today (Tuesday April 5) and ends the evening of April 10th. Aucti...
Apr 05, 2022
Town of Winfield Chosen for 4th Annual 'Flipping Finance Challenge'
An event described as a ‘two-week design sprint to solve Hoosier community challenges’ will include one from the Region. One of the challenges chosen for the fourth annual event asks, How ...
Apr 05, 2022
Therapy Dogs Return to Franciscan Health Munster after Hiatus
Gathering for the return of the pet therapy program to Franciscan Health Munster are, from left, Maggie and her handler Becky Buchana, Ruger and his handler Jackie LaMantia, program coordinator Julie ...
Apr 04, 2022
