Community

Beginning of a New Era for the CenterMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Parks and Recreation Department invite you to experience the reopening of the new and improved Jean Shepherd Community Center on Friday, November 1 at 10 am. The Jean...

The City of Valparaiso will begin its annual curbside leaf pick-ups from Oct. 28 through Dec. 6, weather permitting, announced Mayor Jon Costas. The City has four leaf collection zones and will rotate continuously.  Progress updates will be...

For the seventh consecutive year, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) is accepting applications for its Public Safety Education and Training Action Grant to support local nonprofit organizations and first responders to provide public...

This story is part of a series on 1st Source Foundation’s grant program. Learn more about the program and the impact it has on communities across Northern Indiana here. Since the 1970s, The Caring Place has served as a bastion of safety for those...

In light of the recent hurricanes impacting our nation, Strack & Van Til will start a register round up campaign today at all its stores. Customers can round up their purchases to the nearest dollar during checkout at the store, and all donations...

18 Nonprofits Benefit from the Generosity of Community Members  The Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF) awarded $105,367 in grants to 18 local nonprofit organizations as part of its final Community Fund grant cycle of 2024. The following...

Mayor Angie is happy to announce Citywide Trick-or-Treat will be Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 5-7  p.m. Residents who would like to participate should turn on your outside porch lights.  Trick-or-Treating Tips from Chief Marty Corley of...

City Hall and the offices at Central Services will be closed to the public on Monday, Oct. 14 in observation of the federal holiday. However, there will be no disruption to regularly-scheduled trash/compost pickup next week, so continue to set out...

A Christmas to Remember is Around the Corner! The simple joy of drinking hot chocolate with family, opening gifts, or enjoying a large holiday meal is not the reality for many kids in our communities. But you can sponsor a child’s holiday list and...

Students of Lake County were presented with a wide range of possibilities for their future on Thursday, October 10. Merrillville High School hosted a traditional College and Career Fair to help guide local students...