Mayor Pete Land swore in the newest Crown Point public safety official during a Wednesday, Feb. 19, Board of Public Works and Safety meeting. Firefighter/Paramedic Mike Adams, badge No. 86, is a Munster native whose experience includes working...
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Purdue Extension Porter County teams up with local counties to provide one of a kind drone program
Drones are soaring in popularity, and in Porter County, they’re becoming more than just a hobby. Thanks to a partnership between Purdue Extension Porter County and Porter County Government, a specialized drone training program gives residents...
Strack & Van Til Celebrates at the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana Round Up luncheon
On the morning of Friday, February 14, Strack & Van Til executives and staff presented the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana a check in the amount of $183,347 at the Food Bank’s location in Merrillville. The funds were raised between November and...
NiSource Charitable Foundation TOGETHER WITH NIPSCO hosts inaugural ‘Introduce a Girl to STEAM’ event
More than 300 girls across five states were urged to dream big as they explored innovative careers in science and technology as part of “Introduce a Girl to STEAM,” an inaugural event hosted by the NiSource Charitable Foundation in...
Voice Actors Needed for PAC Rats Theater Company of South Suburban College
The PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College (SSC) will hold open auditions for two mystery-themed radio plays on Wednesday, February 19, and Thursday, February 20, at 6:00 p.m. in the Kindig Performing Arts Center (PAC) at 15800 S. State...
Crown Point Accepting Business Longevity Award Applications
Applications are now open for the City of Crown Point’s Business Longevity Awards. Businesses and organizations with more than 25 years in operation as of 2025 are invited to submit an application for a Business Longevity Award by visiting...
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
The countdown to Tax Day has begun. Here are some strategies to consider as the deadline approaches. Key Takeaways April 15, 2025, is generally the deadline to file your 2024 taxes with the IRS. Organize your tax documents early to avoid mistakes and...
How to Save for an Emergency Fund: A Step-by-Step Guide
Life is unpredictable. One minute, everything is going smoothly, and the next, you could face an unexpected expense—car repairs, medical bills, job loss, or even home maintenance issues. That’s where an emergency fund comes in. It’s your...
Indiana Beverage supports local Boys & Girls Clubs to impact families across Northwest Indiana
Indiana Beverage has a strong desire to build connections with the communities it serves through various events and activities that can impact the people of Northwest Indiana. One of the organizations that it has collaborated with in this effort for...
Crown Point Police to Host Coffee with a Cop Feb. 21
The Crown Point Police Department will host its first Coffee with a Cop of 2025 next week. Crown Point police officers will be at Smalltown Coffee Co., 306 E. Goldsborough St., from 8-10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, for coffee and casual...