On the morning of Saturday, April 5, VNA Hospice of Northwest Indiana hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast at Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso. Volunteers who assist with VNA’s many services, including hospice and palliative care,...
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Bishop Noll Senior Shines as Jo March in “Little Women”
Bishop Noll Institute senior Maisie Wragg, a standout both in the classroom and on stage, is set to bring the beloved character of Jo March to life in the school's upcoming production of “Little Women.” “The thing I find most compelling about...
State Road 51 to close in Hobart
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces road closures for State Road 51/State Road 130/Hobart Rd between State Road 51/Cleveland Ave and Hickey St on or after Monday, April 14. The road will first be closed through early May for NIPSCO gas...
Valparaiso Invites Applications for Mayor’s Youth Council
The City of Valparaiso is inviting youth to apply to join the annual Mayor’s Youth Council, designed to encourage youth to interact with City government, build leadership skills and enhance civic engagement. The Council will include 18-22 members...
The Washington Park Zoo says goodbye to Stripes, a 20-year-old Bengal tiger
Photo provided by Paul Kemiel The Washington Park Zoo mourns the loss of one of its most beloved residents. Stripes, a 20-year-old Bengal tiger who captivated visitors since his arrival, was peacefully euthanized due to age-related health...
NIPSCO reminds customers to call 811 during National Safe Digging Month
NIPSCO urges homeowners to contact Indiana811 before every gigging or excavation project to protect communities, prevent costly damages In observance of National Safe Digging Month this April, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC...
Chesterton Town Council looks to improve pedestrian safety at South Calumet Road railroad crossing
The Chesterton Town Council voted unanimously at its meeting Monday night, March 24, to direct Engineering to undertake the design of a pedestrian railroad crossing of the Norfolk Southern tracks on South Calumet Road. That move follows the Town...
Crown Point Schools to Host Exceptional Education Resource Fair
Crown Point Community School Corporation will host its annual Transition-to-Adulthood and Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Crown Point High School. The event connects families and students with more than 70 local...
Purdue University Northwest honors five impactful leaders at fourth annual Alumni Hall of Fame induction
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) hosted its fourth annual Alumni Hall of Fame celebration on Thursday, April 3 to recognize several distinguished graduates of the university. PNW Chancellor Kenneth C. Holford gave a warm welcome to the audience that...
CoAction to Host CASOA Report Event on April 16
CoAction’s Area Agency on Aging Region 1, serving Lake, Porter, Jasper, Newton, Starke and Pulaski counties, is hosting an important community event, CASOA Report: Older Adults and Their Communities, on Tuesday, April 16, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at...