Community

Sarah Polman has been named to the Valparaiso Plan Commission, announced Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas. “Sarah has extensive expertise in planning and community development. We look forward to adding her talents to the Plan Commission,” said Mayor...

Centier Bank recently donated $7,500 to TradeWinds Services as part of an annual corporate sponsorship commitment. TradeWinds is a Merrillville-based agency serving individuals with disabilities across all age groups. The organization provides family...

Hammond City Officials, the Department of Economic Development and Gifted Hands Academy are pleased to announce the grand opening of Gifted Hands Academy LLC (GHA). We invite you to celebrate with us on March 26, 2024 at 1pm at their new location at...

Upcoming eclipse provides professors opportunity to highlight their passions in astronomy, photography and art Indiana is bracing for the April 8 solar eclipse, during which a ribbon of daytime darkness — totality — will stretch across most of...

Effective 4/1/2024, Northwest Indiana Community Action on behalf of the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will open the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)...

Happy Spring! Warmer weather is finally here, and that means exciting opportunities abound at Valpo Parks. Get ready to explore, connect, and have some fun! Mark Your Calendars for These Upcoming Events: Witness a Spectacle: Don't miss the...

Students across La Porte County gathered together at Wanatah Public School for the Regional Spelling Bee competition on Thursday, March 14. This competition was sponsored by Kankakee Valley REMC for the 14th year. Dave Howell, facilities manager at...

The City of Valparaiso has announced 21 new grants in the 2024 Neighborhood Improvement Grant program, providing $149,962 in funds to support neighborhood unity and community improvements, with projects including toddler playground equipment, a...

Greg Falkowski will rejoin the City of Crown Point’s leadership team as the new economic development director.  Mayor Pete Land announced the appointment during his monthly forum, Mondays with the Mayor.  “I'm excited Greg will be...

On Saturday, March 16, two-time Paralympic gold medalist Patty Cisneros Prevo came to Thomas Jefferson Middle School to read from her book Tenacious: Fifteen Adventures Alongside Disabled Athletes for the assembled crowd. She followed the reading...