Press Releases

Merrillville Community School Corporation's Pierce Middle School was the recipient of $8,500 worth of supplies from Enchanted Backpack.  Two vans from the organization arrived yesterday filled with boxes and bags of items that included books,...

Northwest Indiana grocery store chain, Strack & Van Til, earned recognition at the state level for their dedication to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. INARF (Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Inc.) is the...

The Valparaiso Police Department has added a new officer with the swearing-in of Jonathan Hazen today. Mayor Matt Murphy performed the ceremony within the council chambers of City Hall. Chief Balon, with numerous officers and civil- ian staff, joined...

Funds applied to “Meat” the Need Initiative to pay meat processing fees on donated livestock and deer (Schereville, Indiana) –Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry has received a $5,000 grant from Enbridge Inc. to support its “Meat” the Need...

The City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department’s Adult Men’s Basketball program is taking team registrations now through Friday, October 15. The program, also known as the Municipal Basketball League, runs from November through March, with a...

Junior Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) added to his list of Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Week distinctions as the league office announced its weekly awards on Friday.  This marks the second time this season and...

Two Hearts Home for Seniors has received the Residential Assisted Living (RAL) Industry Innovator and Home Ceritfication awards. RAL Academy is a national school based out of Arizona that trains people for running a Residential Assisted Living...

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program will make three appearances on the Missouri Valley Conference Television Network this season, the league office announced on Friday.  The Valley wrapped up a week of announcing television...

A few weeks ago, Gary Community School Corporation leaders made a strategic decision to close West Side Leadership Academy (WSLA) for in-person instruction for two days after recovering unauthorized items during a random book bag search. These...

Founded in 1852, McCool Cemetery is the burial place for many of Portage Township’s early settlers. Operated by Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy, the cemetery celebrated the opening of a new cemetery office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony....