The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) is holding a 30-day public comment period on amending the 2040 Comprehensive Regional Plan Update (CRP). The comment period will end on November 21, 2016. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has determined that the current two lane State Road (SR) 249 bridge into the Port of Indiana […]

MERRILLVILLE – Each year, NIPSCO provides a forecast for home heating bills to help customers plan for the upcoming winter heating season. Based on current market projections and assuming normal winter weather, bills for natural gas residential customers are estimated to be higher compared to last year during the same time. Over the course of

NORTHWEST INDIANA – NITCO Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing Tom Carroll presented the Hebron, IN Police Department with a donation to support the department’s equipment fund. Hebron Police Chief Joshua Noel accepted the check on behalf of the department. Northwestern Indiana Telephone Company (NITCO) is committed to the police, fire, and emergency services departments

LA PORTE – Veterans are invited to participate in Operation Stand Down free dental screenings program on Saturday, November 5 from 8 am – 1 pm. To qualify, veterans need to be a La Porte County resident without a dentist, without dental insurance and with limited ability to pay. “I had an idea to develop

Burns Harbor Park Director Kim Burton received the 2016 Ivan H. Brinegar Municipal Management Award from the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT) for her creative leadership, passionate mentoring and humble service to the community. The award is presented to an appointed municipal official with a minimum of 10 years of city or town

Every year in October hundreds of women across the country gather to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  This year was no exception at Methodist Hospitals’ Northwest Indiana’s Breast Cancer Center in Merrillville.  Close to 100 women gathered for breakfast and a day of pampering that included mini facials, chair massages, manicures, and healthy smoothies.  Every

SOUTH BEND – Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. announces the Grand Opening of their new Elkhart Retail Store and Community Career Center at 3808 East Mishawaka Road.  This facility will replace their previous location at: 3717 South Main Street.  The Grand Opening Celebration is planned for Friday, November 4th with Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies at 8:45

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Pence praised the work of First Lady Karen Pence following the final reception Thursday of the Indiana First Lady’s Charitable Foundation. “Karen has a deep love for the people of Indiana and I am so proud of the good work she has been able to do through the First Lady’s Charitable