Portage to Host 22nd Annual Senior Health Fair
In Portage, the 22nd Annual Mayor's Senior Advisory Health Fair is this Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 9am-11:30am. The free event will be at Woodland Park's Oakwood Hall. The city says the senior health fair will provide a variety of free screenings and information.
May 15, 2024
Indiana Dunes Birding Festival Marks 10th Anniversary
In northwest Indiana, this year marks the tenth anniversary of the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival, and Region residents are invited to celebrate at a free public launch event Wednesday May 15, 2024, 6-to-9 pm Central Time at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center. Indiana Dunes National Park says the kickoff will feature the...
May 14, 2024
South Shore Line Celebrates Completion of Double Track NWI
In northwest Indiana, the South Shore Line reminds passengers that effective Tuesday, May 14, 2024, a new train schedule is in effect. The commuter line says the completion of Double Track Northwest Indiana allows for the addition of 14 weekday trains, revised times, reduced travel times and new, limited-stop express s...
May 14, 2024
Northern Lights May Reach Northwest Indiana
The Northern Lights may be visible in northwest Indiana and elsewhere in the state this weekend. Federal forecasters said on Thursday, May 9, 2024, that the Aurora Borealis may be visible to a large portion of the lower 48 states due to heightened solar activity. Forecasters with the Space Weather Prediction Center sai...
May 10, 2024
Roundabout Construction to Begin in Hobart
In Hobart, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says construction on a roundabout at State Road 130/State Road 51/Hobart Road and State Road 51/Cleveland Avenue is set to begin on or after Monday, May 13, 2024. INDOT says work will be done in phases and will be ongoing through mid-October.
May 09, 2024
Ogden Dunes Named Bird Town Indiana Community
In Ogden Dunes, Indiana Audubon has announced the lakeside community has officially received the designation of being a Bird Town Indiana community. This certification, bestowed by Indiana Audubon, recognizes the town's dedication to bird-friendly measures and the preservation of critical habitats, a news release said....
May 09, 2024
Valparaiso University, Ivy Tech Dual Admission Partnership
In Valparaiso, Valparaiso University and Ivy Tech Community College recently announced they've entered into a Dual Admission Partnership Agreement. A news release said students accepted into the program will be admitted into both Ivy Tech and Valpo at the same time and can "transition seamlessly to Valpo after ear...
May 09, 2024
Indiana Primary Election Day May 2024
Indiana's May 2024 primary election is Tuesday, May 7th. Voters will be choosing party nominees for local and state offices including governor and federal races. Polls are open from 6am to 6 pm in the Hoosier state. Election information including a sample ballot, polling locations, and more are available online at In...
May 07, 2024
Waverly Road Closure for Little Calumet River Bridge Replacement
In the town of Porter, officials say Porter County will be replacing the Little Calumet River bridge just south of Interstate 94 and Waverly Road will be closed from May 13, 2024, to October 25, 2024, for bridge construction. A news release says the first part of the project will be the removal of the existing pedestri...
May 01, 2024
Apple Orchards Coming to Merrillville Parks
In Merrillville, the town says it will begin planting hundreds of apple trees this Spring to develop what's believed will be the first local community apple orchards. "I'm unaware of any municipalities that have a similar project," said Merrillville Stormwater Utility Executive Director Matt Lake. "Orcha...
Apr 30, 2024