Community

Superintendent Seeks to Connect with Community Stakeholders for Feedback and Input After completing just over 4 months in her role as Gary Community School Corporation (GCSC) Superintendent, Dr. Yvonne Stokes is making good on her promise to engage...

The Indiana Academic Spell Bowl-Junior Division Area Contest was held Wednesday, November 6 at Washington Township Middle-High School. Middle Schools from Ben Franklin (Class 1-49 correct out of 72), Fegely (Class 2-37 out of 72), Boone Grove (Class...

Above: Valparaiso High School Spell Bowl The Indiana Academic Spell Bowl-Senior Division Area Contest was held Monday, November 4 at Washington Township High School. High Schools from Valparaiso (Class 1-62 correct out of 100), Boone Grove (Class...

(Left) Dee-Etta Wright and (right) Wendel McCollum are two IU Northwest Education graduates who are leaders within the Gary Community School Corporation and Michigan City Area Schools, respectively. IU Northwest graduates serve as top school...

The Crown Point Fire Department swore in its newest firefighter on Wednesday, Nov. 6.  After the unveiling of the department’s new fire engine, Crown Point Mayor Pete Land swore in Brandi Chavero, badge No. 85.  Chavero was born and...

Bob Thompson has been named Planning and Transit Director for the City of Valparaiso, announced Mayor Jon Costas. “We’re so pleased to have someone with Bob’s experience and talent already on staff at the City of Valparaiso. His institutional...

A new fire engine will soon hit the streets of Crown Point.  On Wednesday, Nov. 6, the Crown Point Fire Department unveiled its new 2024 Pierce Velocity Pumper.  Firefighters pushed in the engine, a tradition dating back to the 19th...

As of Friday, November 8, 2024, at 12:30 PM the precautionary boil advisory has been lifted. All affected Valparaiso City Utilities customers may resume utilizing their tap water for all purposes. No further action is needed. Thank you for your...

The City of Crown Point will continue to make Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements across the City in partnership with Lake County.  This fall, the Lake County Community Economic Development Department awarded $120,000 in Community...

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) kicked off a week of on-campus activities celebrating its first-generation students with First-Gen College Student Celebrations on Nov. 4 at its Hammond and Westville campuses. The events, hosted by PNW’s TRIO and...