Good morning, Portage.

The Town of Porter is buying land at the corner of Waverly Road & U.S. 20 today to extend the Dunes Kankakee Trail north, creating a safer crossing and paving the way for connecting to Porter Beach, official Michael Barry said.

GreatNews.Life held its 11th annual Good Life Awards on Wednesday, Oct.

7 at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond, honoring six new community and business leaders and six past honorees with Positive Spark Awards (handcrafted by journalist Kyle Boyd) to celebrate local impact.

Family Express acquired Leo's Market and Eatery and will offer its kolaches and other food items at its stores statewide — expanding its menu across central Indiana.

The move promises more local dining choices for customers.

Rising Phoenix Gallery, led by local artist John Ryszka II, will host its exhibit Looking to the Light from Nov.

7 to Jan. 2, showcasing art by emerging and established artists and offering glass art classes. The gallery invites local artists to apply to exhibit (supporting community growth).

Northwest Indiana job seekers in Portage can now browse new employment postings online for their next career opportunity; the listing offers diverse options across various industries.

NIPSCO is seeking a state permit to discharge 22 million gallons a day of industrial wastewater into the Kankakee River watershed.

Joe Moke, broker and owner of The Moke Agency with Weichert, Realtors, was named Realtor of the Year by the Northwest Indiana Realtors Association, recognizing his strong work serving local buyers and sellers.