Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of October.
Good morning, Merrillville.
🏘️ Community
Suzie's Cafe in Valparaiso was voted the RestauranTour Best Region Family Restaurant (the award honors its commitment to family dining), recognizing its quality service and welcoming meals for all.
📰 Economy
Commerce Secretary Chuck Goodrich is in Japan to strengthen business and industry ties; he presents Indiana as an investment destination that will create new jobs + better wages for Hoosiers.
🏛️ Government
The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority has requested that qualified firms submit statements of qualifications to design a modern, ADA-accessible multimodal transit hub and parking garage in downtown Gary.
The City of Gary will help select the architect and approve design milestones.
Gov. Mike Braun announced a new anonymous tip line for K-12 schools, a $1 million safety investment (providing 24/7/365 monitoring) that will be available beginning January 2027.
The Office of School Safety will offer outreach sessions to help schools enroll.
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