U.S. transportation secretary meets with union workers in Gary
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently joined U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan for a visit with the United Steelworkers.
NWI Forum, IEDC approve nine more READI grant projects
Nine of the 34 projects selected for READI grant funding in the Region were approved by the Northwest Indiana Forum Foundation and the Indiana Economic Development Corp.
Former state senator chosen as interim Merrillville town manager
Former State Sen. Michael Griffin will serve as Merrillville’s town manager until a search for the permanent position is complete.
NIRPC lands $70,000 grant to build economic development strategy
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan announced a $70,000 federal grant to help NIRPC develop and implement a comprehensive economic development strategy.
Notre Dame faculty plan to use Navy spectrometer for research projects
The Navy transferred the NAUTILUS to the University of Notre Dame during an Aug. 18 ceremony at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C.
Valparaiso sports campus on hold for now
Mayor Matt Murphy said bids for the Valpo Sports and Recreation Campus have come in too high, so the project’s construction is being delayed.
Town of Merrillville seeks interim leader during national search
The town of Merrillville is seeking an interim town manager after Patrick Reardon resigned in July.
Porter County fire department procures $247,200 federal grant
Fire department that serves Chesterton to received Department of Homeland Security grant to improve operations and safety.
Northwest Indiana to host 8th Climate Leadership Summit
The Climate Leadership Summit is coming to Gary in September — the first time it will convene in Northwest Indiana.
DOC plans to close Indiana State Prison as part of new Westville project
The Indiana Department of Correction plans to close the state prison in Michigan City after a new, $1.2 billion prison facility was approved in early August by budget regulators.