Renewing the Region, an annual exhibit featuring art from recycled and repurposed objects, will open on May 16, at the Indiana Welcome Center. The exhibit will run through August 20 in the W.F. Wellman Exhibit Hall. Hundreds of artworks artworks are...
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has rescheduled the February 24, 2016 Mayor’s Night Out in the 5th District that was canceled due to a snow storm. The new date will be Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Gavit MS/HS, 1670 – 175th Street from...
The Michigan City Police Department has just completed our participation in the Operation Pull Over (OPO) traffic enforcement grant Blitz 86, May 5th thru May 30th, covering the Memorial Day weekend. During OPO Blitz 86 we had 5 extra enforcement...
The La Porte Police Department announced today the completion of the national and statewide 2016 Click It or Ticket enforcement mobilization campaign. During the 25 day enforcement period, 143 tickets were written for lack of seat belt usage and four...
Summer Learning Adventure at the La Porte County Public Library begins today, June 1 and runs until Friday, July 29. This year’s theme is “BUILD IT!” Kids, teens, and adults can sign up online at laportelibrary.org or at any La Porte County...
Silver linings exist even in the grimmest circumstances. Through hope and the human spirit, positive outcomes and the beauty of humanity can emerge from dire situations. On May 11th, Cindy Kroft was in a horrible car accident involving a semi on...
On May 25, 2016, NIPSCO announced plans to begin work on installing a new natural gas line through the Towns of Crown Point, Schererville and Merrillville. This project is just one of the existing and future investments planned as part of the...
It’s that time of year again when spring turns to summer and families and friends hit the road. If your destination is along the South Shore then look no further than the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (SSCVA). They’ve put together...
For those celebrating the Memorial Day Weekend at the Dunes, beach shuttles are now available to take you exactly where you need to go! Dune Buggy Beach Shuttles will run on both Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer and on major holidays...
With summer right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the Youth Service Bureau’s Summer Program. The YSB Summer Program is for students who are going into fourth, fifth or sixth grade. The youth will be learning life skills and...