Category Archives: Our Communities
Valparaiso Compost Site Hours Update
Daylight saving time ends this weekend. The clocks go back one hour at 2 am Sunday November 7, 2021, returning to standard time. The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County says the ho...
Nov 03, 2021
New Sculpture Dedicated Honoring the Valparaiso Fire Department
Valparaiso Mayor Matt Murphy, Valparaiso Fire Chief Chad Dutz, and sculptor Ryan Feeney at the “Reflection” statue (Photo courtesy Valparaiso Now Facebook page) In Valparaiso this past wee...
Nov 03, 2021
Launch Ceremony for First U.S.-Flagged Great Lakes Bulk Carrier in Nearly Four Decades
(Photo provided) In Wisconsin, the first U.S.- flagged Great Lakes freighter to be built on the Great Lakes in nearly four decades, while still under construction, was recently "launched" or otherwise...
Nov 03, 2021
Goodwill Announces November 2021 Events at The Larry Neff Center for Career Connections in Gary and Griffith
The Larry Neff Center for Career Connections - Gary Please be aware of the following guidelines set in place for your safety: Please follow CDC guidelines and do not enter if you have a fever, cough, ...
Nov 02, 2021
Indiana Governor Extends COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has extended the COVID-19 public health emergency for another thirty days to extend critical capabilities directly tied to it, noting he has also instructed agencies to b...
Nov 01, 2021
Governor, First Lady Host Trick-or-Treaters at Governor's Residence, Visitors Receive Candy Made in Indiana
Gov. Holcomb is dressed as the woodsman in the seal of the state of Indiana. First Lady Janet Holcomb is dressed as Lady Victory. (Photo provided) In Indianapolis at the Governor’s Residence Sun...
Nov 01, 2021
Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor Winter Energy-Saving Tips
Colder weather is arriving in the Region. The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) says there are lots of simple ways to keep heating bills down. Here is a list of tips at the Indiana O...
Oct 29, 2021
Struggle Against Recycling Contamination in Porter County Continues
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County says 2021 has brought an increase in recycling wrongs and contamination at drop-off locations across Porter County and urges awareness of th...
Oct 27, 2021
Indiana Health Officials Provide Information on COVID-19 Booster Shots
(Image courtesy Indiana State Department of Health) State health officials say mixed dosing is authorized for COVID-19 boosters and tweeted this chart showing who is eligible and what the options are ...
Oct 26, 2021
Wet and Windy Day in the Region, Advisories Issued; Lake Michigan Waves Up to 16 Feet
A wet and windy day is forecast for the Region. The National Weather Service says showers will continue today, and standing water on some roads is being reported. Wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour...
Oct 25, 2021
