History

The treasures that had been first embedded in the stones of the old St. Anthony hospital a century ago, were finally revealed on Tuesday, Dec. 1, with the opening of time capsules at Franciscan Health Michigan City. Sister Petra Nielsen, Vice...

La Porte's Veterans Day service will be held online this year, according to La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody. "With the number of COVID-19 cases rising in our area, we decided we could not gather for our traditional ceremony at the Civic Auditorium,"...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond celebrate its 7th annual Veteran Appreciation Day parade on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. in Hammond’s 5th and 6th districts. The parade route travels from Olcott Avenue, down 173rd Street and...

In observance of Veterans Day/Armistice Day, Wednesday, November 11, the Munster VFW Post 2697 is planning a short ceremony at the Edward P. Robinson Community Veterans Memorial Park. Beginning at 10:45 a.m., Munster VFW Post 2697 will host the brief...

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. proclaims Friday, June 19, 2020 “Juneteenth Day”, also known as “Freedom Day”, in the City of Hammond. Juneteenth is celebrated throughout communities as an observance of the ending of slavery in the...

The La Porte County Public Library is pleased to announce that a new name has been chosen for the old telephone switchboard building at 807 Indiana Avenue that was donated to the library about 5 years ago for expansion. The Board of Trustees approved...

Prominent historian presents financial history of the women’s suffrage movement at PNW HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. – As part of Purdue University Northwest's celebration of Women's History Month, a prominent historian will speak on the financial...

Business is booming in Crown Point, to the point that keeping track of all the new restaurants and other businesses can be surprisingly difficult. The historic downtown square, in particular, is looking more vibrant than ever. Two restaurant owners...

Legacy is a powerful element in human history, and it is important to acknowledge those individuals who have contributed to the legacy of something great. On January 8, the Kiwanis Club of Valparaiso awarded some of its members Silver Legacy Awards....

The Port of Indiana – Burns Harbor is one of the Region’s somewhat hidden engines. Home to a vast amount of real estate, cargo, and industry, the harbor helps propel commerce not just around Northwest Indiana, but worldwide. The Port of Indiana...