Community

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and The Hammond Port Authority are excited to announce that the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) has recognized Hammond, Indiana as an award-winning participant of National Night Out, a nationwide event that promotes …

The Water Department’s spring water system flushing is set to begin this weekend, according to La Porte Water Superintendent Tim Werner. Beginning Sunday, April 12 and continuing for four to five weeks, crews will be out to flush fire hydrants …

On March 14, United Way of Northwest Indiana hosted its First-Time Homeowners Fair at The Dean and Barbara White Community Center. This is an annual event open to members of the public who are interested in becoming homeowners for the first time. The fair …

The Valparaiso Police Department, in conjunction with Valparaiso Community Schools (VCS), is pleased to announce the addition of a fifth School Resource Officer (SRO) to its current team. Sergeant Jon Cordova has been selected and will begin his duties as the …

For nearly two decades, Northern Indiana’s agricultural heritage and strategic coordination have bloomed together. The Elkhart County Quilt Gardens began in 2007 as a local tourism initiative. Entering its 19th season, the program is established as a …

At Indiana University Northwest, the educational institution’s mission is defined by three values: engagement, academic excellence, and student success. When there is an opportunity to find the answer to all three at the same time, it’s a no-brainer for …

The City of Valparaiso invites the community to an informative Neighborhood Workshop titled “Volunteer Recruitment in Your Neighborhood” on Tuesday, April 14 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Forest Park Welter Room, 1155 W. Sheffield Dr. Designed for …

On Tuesday, March 24, Strack & Van Til employees gathered at the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana for one of the grocer’s traditional holiday meal packing events. The employees spent the day putting together bags with items they donated that …