Press Releases

It's that time of year again! Fall Master Recyclers Classes are back! The Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County will launch new five class series for individuals interested in learning more about recycling. Each class will be...

Valparaiso, IN -- Northwest Health is adding a new Northwest Medical Group location in La Porte County. The organization broke ground earlier this month at 6923 W. 400 North, Michigan City, Indiana.  The 9,372 square foot facility is expected to...

Plan supports safe operations, infrastructure and enhanced customer experience MERRILLVILLE, Ind. – NIPSCO, a subsidiary of NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI), submitted a request today with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to adjust its base...

Calling all Bank of America Chicago Marathon runners and observers: The South Shore Line invites you to leave your vehicle at one of our convenient stations in Indiana and take the South Shore Line to Chicago for all Bank of America Chicago...

A survey designed by Community Healthcare System and Healthy Community Institute will give Lake and Porter County residents insight into the social and economic drivers of health. First, input is needed from the community.  Community Healthcare...

Portage Township Schools families who speak a language other than English will now be able to effectively communicate with staff members at their child’s school thanks to a new translation program implemented at our schools. PTS has partnered with...

Individuals interested in a career as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) need look no further than a new class in Valparaiso.  Northwest Health Emergency Medical Services will be hosting an EMT-Basic Course from November 8, 2021 to April...

Janet Woods struggled with alcoholism for years before she checked into rehab in early 2020. It was a well-kept secret that few people knew about until she sought help. “I was a functioning alcoholic,” she said. “I was an at-home-alone...

The Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County will launch new five class series for individuals interested in learning more about recycling. Each class will be comprised of one hour session. Classes will be hybrid of Zoom and...

2021 has brought rise in plastic bag recycling contamination in Porter County.   Plastic bags shouldn’t be placed in curbside recycling as they can jam or damage the machines at local sorting facilities.   The Recycling and Waste...