Indiana’s health commissioner got coronavirus. She says it’s proof masks, distancing work.
Indiana State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said her recent coronavirus diagnosis shows how effective masks and social distancing can be.
Month: October 2020
Merrillville and Hobart keep commercial, residential projects humming
Municipal officials in Merrillville and Hobart are staying busy with many projects designed to bring growth to the communities.
Grant funds extra cleaning of Lake County polling places before and after voting
Lake County voters are almost certain to find the county’s 11 early voting sites and 208 Election Day polling places are cleaner this year than in any prior election.
NIPSCO announces three new solar projects
Dunns Bridge I, Dunns Bridge II and Cavalry solar energy centers will add 900 megawatts to NIPSCO’s electricity producing capacity, the company announced Wednesday. NIPSCO has entered into three “build transfer” agreements with subsidiaries of NextEra …
Gary police union pitches salary hike to ‘boost morale,’ remain competitive
Sgt. Gregory Wolf while he’s well aware of the financial strain the city is in, the department is struggling with recruitment and retention, low morale and manpower during shifts.
Lake Station mayor tests positive for COVID-19
The mayor announced he will work from home while he recovers but has transferred some responsibilities to City Hall for the time being.
Painting project combines work with family visits
Lovina’s Amish Kitchen is a weekly feature spotlighting life in the Amish community.
COVID-19 cases, deaths continue rise in Northwest Indiana
As of Wednesday, a total of 475 COVID-19 deaths and 19,398 cases were reported in the Region since the pandemic began.
Downed utility pole closes Ind. 51 through downtown Hobart
The road will be closed for several hours Wednesday for repairs, the Indiana Department of Transportation said.
Indiana coronavirus cases: 1,766 new cases, 15 new deaths reported
New Indiana coronavirus cases and deaths reported on Wednesday ,Oct. 21, by the Indiana State Department of Health.