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The School of Education at Indiana University Northwest is hosting the campus’s eighth annual Teacher Recruitment Fair from 1-4 p.m. Friday, April 4, in the Savannah Center (3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408). Twenty local schools and school...

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces two projects on I-94 near U.S. 20/Exit 22. Hawk Enterprises Inc will have the left and right shoulders closed on eastbound I-94 and the left shoulder of westbound I-94 closed at U.S. 20 on or after...

The City of Valparaiso has announced 19 new grants in the 2025 Neighborhood Improvement Grant program, providing $167,040 in funds to support neighborhood unity and community improvements, with projects including pollinator gardens, public art...

Indiana American Water highlights U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Fix a Leak Week 2025 by providing tips to help customers find and fix leaks in their homes. "As we celebrate Fix a Leak Week, it's crucial to recognize the...

The City of Valparaiso’s Human Relations Council invites the community to apply for its new Community  Cultural Educational grants. “We are looking to support events or efforts that further the mission of the  HRC, which is to increase...

At Big Shoulders Fund, we are committed to empowering educators with the knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality education to students. As part of this mission Bishop Noll Institute hosted Cohort 2 of the Big Shoulders Fund Northwest...

The City of Hammond in cooperation with Councilmen Dave Woerpel and Scott Rakos are constructing a boundary fence around the City-owned, 18-acre parcel known as Briar East Woods. This fencing is in preparation for the planned and fully funded...

Event at IU Northwest to help connect Northwest Indiana employers with prospective employees Indiana University Northwest will host a Community Employment & Internship Fair. The event is free and open to the public. Employment and internship fair...

Mayor Tom Dermody today announced and swore in Matthew Drangmeister as the new Chief of Police for the City of La Porte Police Department. A 17-year veteran of the department, Drangmeister first got his start at the LaPorte County Jail. Throughout...

Today I am announcing that the city will cease all efforts toward exploring a data center on the city's east side. Our city council is in unanimous support of this action. Our citizens have spoken decisively that they believe this is a project that...