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Area leaders call for improvements to U.S. 30
Several state representatives, mayors, city officials and business leaders gathered Wednesday in Warsaw to discuss the safety and economic implications of not modernizing the 155-mile stretch of U.S. 30 between Fort Wayne and Valparaiso. The U.S. 30 Summit was organized by members of the U.S. 30 Coalition, an advocacy group...
Valparaiso Events invites the community for their annual Summer Concert Series tradition
At the peak of summer, it’s not just the temperature that’s rising in Valparaiso. Many residents gathered at Central Park Plaza for Valparaiso Events 2024 Summer Concert Series, as they got a front row seat to see their performers bring the heat. Katie Abel, executive director of Valparaiso...
Crossroads Chamber NWI Chamber Night brings communities throughout the Region together at the US Steel Yard
Approximately 350 members of chambers across Northwest Indiana (NWI) gathered together at the US Steel Yard Stadium for an exciting game. This is the first event of such caliber, with members from 14 chambers across the Region getting together to eat, watch a classic game, and connect. Crossroads Chamber, the...
North Judson-San Pierre School Board Discusses Sidewalk Project
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board members discussed an upcoming sidewalk project around the school’s campus. Superintendent Kelly Shepherd said the school is working with the Indiana Department of Transportation and the Town of North Judson in this proposed project. “We are going to have some sidewalk projects that...
Grant Received for Save Haven Baby Box in Knox
A grant has been given toward the Safe Haven Baby Box program in Knox. California Township Trustee and Co-Project Director Sheri Bartoli told WKVI News that Kankakee Valley REMC recently provided the program with an Operation Round Up Grant in the amount of $4,625. The funds will help install an ADA sidewalk for access to the baby box and alarms for the baby box.
Knox Community School Board Approves Cell Phone Policy
As the new school year approaches, the Knox Community School Board members took action during their latest meeting to update policies. Superintendent Greg Mikulich said the school corporation had a cell phone policy that was updated last year, but each school board had to have a policy approved for each district this year as directed by the state.
North Judson Town Council Discusses CCMG Application for Second Call Funding in 2024
The North Judson Town Council members discussed the application for the second call of INDOT’s Community Crossings Matching Grant program this year. The paving projects would include W. Weninger St. from S. Garfield to George St, E. State St. from George St. to Schricker Ave., N. Garfield Ave. from Cherry St. to W. Vine St., W. Vine St. from Sheridan Ave. to Keller Ave., Arlington Ave. from Railroad St. to Pleasant St., and Main Street from Talmer Ave. to Lane St. Sidewalks would be included in the Main Street portion of the proposed projects.
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