Community

The City of Valparaiso has announced several new appointments to its Advisory Human Relations Council. Established in 2011, the purpose of the Advisory Human Relations Council is to advise the Mayor on ways to promote a better understanding and...

On Tuesday, March 19, Strack & Van Til’s management team gathered at the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana located in Merrillville to fill bags with Easter meals for over 1,000 households in the community. This partnership has always worked well...

Since 1968, the Lake County Parks and Recreation Department has cared for some of the most important historical and natural locations in Lake County. These include the Buckley Homestead in Lowell, Deep River County Park in Hobart, and the Gibson...

With the early days of spring upon us, it’s the return of baseball season once again. The Valparaiso Parks Department is excited for this as it gets to bring back its Challenger Baseball League. The program serves as a way to teach kids about not...

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...