Michigan City police receive federal funding
The Michigan City Police Department recently announced it received $180,000 in Federal Community Project Funding for technology upgrades.... Read more.
Hobart concrete mixer truck driver wins competition
Smith Ready Mix driver Ricardo Lopez won the 2024 Indiana Mixer Driver Competition and will compete in the National Mixer Driver Championship in October in Denver.... Read more.
Merrillville firefighters form union
Merrillville firefighters recently incorporated as a union, receiving their charter as the Merrillville Professional Firefighters Local 5489 at a town council meeting.... Read more.
Lakeshore Public Media to honor local leaders
Lakeshore Public Media is launching its Building Blocks early childhood initiative with a breakfast honoring regional educational changemakers on Sept. 25.... Read more.
Marcus & Millichap sells Golden Corral location
The Golden Corral location at 915 Eagle Ridge Dr. in Schererville sold for $4.47 million to an out-of-state real estate partnership.... Read more.
New Head Start school opens in Valparaiso
After years of planning, the new Geminus Head Start Porter County Early Learning Academy in Valparaiso recently opened to students.... Read more.
Construction & Skilled Trades Day returns to Expo Center
The Center of Workforce Innovations and the Construction Advancement Foundation are hosting a Porter County Construction & Skilled Trades Day on Sept. 4 in Valparaiso.... Read more.
Local business owner, author produces play
"Beyond the Door," the latest play by Denise Jones, author, playwright and owner of Diamond 7 Enterprises, will debut Sept. 13, telling a story of hope and change.... Read more.