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The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority will open its doors for the 18th year of the “A Christmas Story” Comes Home Exhibit on November 16, 2024, at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond. The exhibit will run through December 30,...

The City of Valparaiso has upgraded its leaf collection efforts with the addition of a new leaf vacuum that adds efficiency and speed. The new truck holds three times the volume of leaves, allowing collection to continue with fewer stops to empty the...

Another Northwest Indiana winter is beginning to settle in – bringing the freezing cold, snow, and frost that always proves a menace along with it. It is essential that homeowners prepare for the season before freezing temperatures become a daily...

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...