A years-long effort to secure federal recognition for Northwest Indiana’s Calumet Region is now in Congress’s hands. The proposed bill, if passed, would designate the area as a National Heritage Area, marking a significant achievement for local advocates seeking to elevate the region’s cultural and natural legacy.

Conneaut’s Port Authority has been awarded nearly $11,000 to continue efforts against invasive phragmites in the local harbor. This vital funding supports an ongoing campaign to protect the city’s waterfront from environmental threats.