Gaming applications open
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott announced that applications for 2026 funding through the City of Hammond’s Gaming Advisory Committee are open until Feb. 26.
Valparaiso University professor releases book
“Designing TTRPGs for Dummies,” authored by Valparaiso University professor Dr. Martin Buinicki, is the latest book in Wiley’s long-running “for Dummies” series of books.
Steel City Academy earns charter renewal
Steel City Academy in Gary recently earned a
15-year extension on its charter, allowing the school to continue its focus on reviving local education for students in grades K-12.
Liberty Township launches $4.5M project
The Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department hosted a ground breaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction on its new fire station.
Valparaiso University program attains accreditation
Valparaiso University’s Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate program, launched in 2023, recently earned accreditation through a national council.
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Mrvan announces grant
Governor Mrvan announced a grant through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s National Coastal Resilience Fund to restore habitat along Gary’s Little Calumet River.
Valparaiso University students upgrade campus building
Students at Valparaiso University recently combined art and business to upgrade Urschel Hall, home to the College of Business, with a new art gallery.
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Legacy Foundation celebrates scholarship recipients
Srilaya Baskaran, Emily Cicillian, Brynn Hayes, Emma Lembcke, Camden Mikulich and Isabella Polkowski are this year’s winners of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship.
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Generosity leads to renaming of stage
The La Porte City Park Foundation announced the creation of the Bowers Family Fund by Edwin and Karen Bowers to support the La Porte Civic Auditorium for generations.
Wetzel’s Pretzels opens bakery
Ayman Hadi, veteran Wetzel’s Pretzels operator, is opening a second bakery in the Merrillville area, at the Walmart at 2936 E 79th Ave., continuing the brand’s expansion.