In Crown Point, Franciscan Health says demolition is slated to begin as early as this week on portions of their former hospital campus on South Main Street. In early July 2025, Franciscan Health announced the former bed tower and part of the first floor of the main hospital building would be torn down as part of the ov...

In Valparaiso, Valparaiso University and Harper College say they have signed an articulation agreement providing a new pathway for future engineers to earn their bachelor's degree. The announcement said the agreement guarantees acceptance into the Valparaiso University College of Engineering for students that earn thei...

In Porter County, the Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department announces the launch of its first official website. The department said the milestone marks a major step forward in its commitment to public service, transparency, and modern communication. The website features direct contact options, information about it...

In Crown Point, Franciscan Health and the Lake County Health Department say they have teamed up to provide a free outdoor walking program this fall. Path to Wellness will take place on Mondays and Fridays from 10 am to 11:30 am October 27, 2025, through November 21, 2025. Registration is on-site at 9:45 a.m. at the mai...

In Crown Point, the city says it is closing October with a variety of family-friendly Halloween events. The Pumpkin Walk trick or treat around the square in downtown Crown Point with the city of Crown Point, Crown Point Community Library, and area businesses is Saturday October 25, 2025, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participating...

In Whiting, the bp Foundation says it has partnered with Legacy Foundation, Lake County's community foundation, to launch the bp Foundation Community Fund Grant to support Hammond, East Chicago, and Whiting organizations affected by the August 2025 storms and flooding. The announcement said the program will provide up ...

In Crown Point, the city says it unveiled its new skate park to hundreds of eager skaters on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. While the city broke ground on the project just over a year ago in October 2024, the new park was years in the making, said Crown Point Mayor Pete Land. "The current skate park has been here a ...

In Lake Station, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is alerting motorists to overnight lane closures on Interstate 94 at State Road 51 starting Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The inside lanes of I-94 will be closed in each direction between Clay Street and the Indiana Toll Road during the hours of 9 p.m. to 5...

In Valparaiso, the Valparaiso Police Department, Porter County Sheriff's Department, and the Indiana State Police-working in cooperation with Valparaiso Community Schools- say they're participating in a week-long Stop Arm Violation Awareness Campaign the week of October 20-24, 2025. Police say the initiative is meant t...

In Lake County, Franciscan Health says its Pet Therapy Program received a $13,000 boost thanks to a donation from the newly established Franciscan Health Foundation Circle of 1875. The all-volunteer Pet Therapy program, with 16 volunteers and 17 dogs, provides visits for interested patients, family members and staff at...