On Monday, Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. signed an Executive Order that reinstates a mask mandate in all public buildings throughout the city. “With the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, it is imperative that we do everything we can in city...
Latest COVID-19 Updates
The uplifting and positive news on the state of coronavirus in The Region.
Support group for COVID-19 ‘long haulers’ offered in Dyer
While most people infected with COVID-19 fully recover, a significant number continue to feel symptoms long after their initial recovery. Franciscan Health Dyer is offering a group to allow these “long haulers” to share their stories and provide...
Adjusting Hours of Operation: Hammond Branch
Due to the recent outbreak in Lake County of the COVID-19 virus, REGIONAL will be reducing our hours of operation for our Hammond Branch ONLY through the rest of the year. Our Hammond Branch lobby will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m....
Franciscan Health Dyer rehab program targets COVID ‘long haulers’
Franciscan Health Dyer has developed a new outpatient rehabilitation program, using a multidisciplinary team approach to help people suffering long-term effects from COVID-19. For most people infected with COVID-19, symptoms last up to two to three...
Gov. Holcomb announces plan for all Hoosiers to be eligible for the vaccine March 31
Governor Eric J. Holcomb today delivered a statewide address to lay out the road ahead for Hoosiers in the fight against COVID-19. Click here to read the Governor’s full remarks. “As we continue to isolate if you test positive, quarantine if...
Patrick’s Grille donates 10% of sales to staff members during COVID-19 pandemic
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic back in March of 2020, businesses around the country had to make difficult decisions to have a major economic effect on stores, theatres, and restaurants. Patrick’s Grille found itself in this situation we have...
Currie Motors Ford of Valpo gives back to the community with mask donations
Philanthropy is an aspect of life that often goes unnoticed, but for those who are directly impacted by charitable actions, it is something they will not soon forget. Currie Motors Ford of Valpo donated nearly 10,000 masks to three school...
Gov. Holcomb announces COVID-19 county metrics and requirements
Governor Eric J. Holcomb today signed Executive Order 20-48 to implement pandemic requirements for all Hoosiers and targeted restrictions for counties that have high levels of COVID-19. Local governments may impose more restrictive guidelines. “We...
A Four Winds Casinos Department Spotlight: The Clean Team
A business can’t run successfully without a team that’s dedicated to the health and safety of staff and guests. At Four Winds Casinos, the cleaning department has continued to go above and beyond as the casino’s four locations welcome back...
“I cried, I prayed, but I pushed through” – Elkhart man tells his story and how he beat COVID-19
Kossinai Watson knows exactly where he was when he caught COVID-19. “I was at a family barbecue,” Watson said. “It was my family barbecue, something I always go to. But someone there brought someone else. Turns out that...