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This is Portage Mayor Austin Bonta. We are currently experiencing a major gas leak, north of I 94 in the Ameriplex. I 94 is closing in both directions  from Portage to Burns Harbor. There is a gas smell south of this area and  NIPSCO will...

Regional Health Systems, a Regional Care Group member, invited the Hammond community for its annual block party event. The party took place at its State Street campus on Thursday, August 8. This is an annual event for the Regional Care Group. Bill...

As students head back to the classroom, the La Porte Police Department is reminding motorists to be on the lookout for school buses in the community.  Although school buses are one of the safest modes of transportation, injuries and fatalities...

The Horizon Bank Minority Scholarship Program awarded eleven $1,000 scholarships to students through the Urban League of Northwest Indiana. Recipients of the Horizon Bank Scholarships included: Jessi Nicole Nance, Para McIntosh, Juanita Pointer,...

Allegius knows the importance of its members’ families having financial literacy. Financial literacy is a set of skills and concepts such as budgeting, savings, investing, borrowing, debt management and how all decisions are made in these areas....

With the 2024 presidential election quickly approaching and this year’s race looking tight already, making sure to vote is more important than ever. If you’re getting ready to vote for the first time though, there are a lot of questions that you...

A year’s worth of hard work came to fruition for many 4-H children on Thursday, July 25 as they proudly showcased their livestock during the Porter County Fair’s annual Celebration Sale. Held at the Porter County Fairgrounds, the Celebration Sale...

As part of the construction of The Linc Apartments and Lincoln Highway Garage, the City developed plans for streetscape enhancements and upgrades to existing utility infrastructure. The City’s contractor commenced work on July 8, 2024. As part of...

Campus selected for inclusion in the FirstGen Forward Network FirstGen Forward, formerly the Center for First-generation Student Success, recently announced Indiana University Northwest as a member of the national network. IU Northwest was selected...

Although many residents don’t know the name Emergency Management Agency (EMA), Porter County’s EMA has a dedicated team of men and women preparing day and night to keep everyone safe.  A key part of the greater Porter County...