‘A colorful sanctuary’: Valparaiso rock garden will inspire kindness Inspirational messages painted on about 100 rocks will plant seeds of kindness in a new rock garden at the Valpo Creates Center in Valparaiso.
Indiana Gov. Braun extends gas tax holiday, adds diesel relief into November By Maya Wilkins September 30, 2026 at 2:48 p.m. Braun announced the suspension of gas usage and excise taxes through Nov. 4 and suspended...
Shirley Heinze Land Trust moving to former Trailyard site in Valparaiso By Doug Ross September 30, 2026 at 5:14 p.m. Shirley Heinze Land Trust is moving its headquarters to the former Trailyard Restaurant site in...
‘An important milestone’: Valparaiso’s sewer, stormwater separation is 90% complete By Shelley Jones September 30, 2026 at 12:47 p.m. The city of Valparaiso broke ground on 1,200 feet of new sewer that will separate...
Portage zoning board approves Chick-fil-A, Dutch Bros Coffee By Doug Ross September 30, 2026 at 10:02 a.m. Chick-fil-A and Dutch Bros Coffee got quick approval by the Portage Board of Zoning Appeals...
Lake County election officials put voting machines through their paces By Michelle L. Quinn September 29, 2026 at 5:03 p.m. After Tuesday’s board meeting, Lake County Election Board members and other employees conducted the second...
Indiana statehouse hosts marathon committee meeting into NIPSCO’s storm response By Maya Wilkins September 29, 2026 at 3:58 p.m. The committee passed recommendations for future legislation, including requiring procedures for power restoration and for...
Rodeo rallies horseback riders across nation to Gary By Anna Ortiz September 29, 2026 at 2:05 p.m. Equestrians traveled from Georgia, Arizona, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and from across Indiana to compete in...
Lake County finance director details how property tax cuts will affect Gary By Maya Wilkins September 29, 2026 at 1:27 p.m. Gary Common Council Vice President Darren Washington, D-at large, hosted a community forum looking at...
Trial opens for man accused of gunning down ex-wife on Hammond street By Meredith Colias-Pete September 29, 2026 at 1:21 p.m. Allen Oscar Woods, 41, of Hammond, formerly of Houston, is on trial this week, charged...
Portage School Board considering $98.9 million budget By Doug Ross September 29, 2026 at 11:33 a.m. The Portage Township School Board is considering a $98.9 million budget for 2027. A vote...