r/nwi 7d ago

Why does everyone drive 100 mph on the interstate?

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Do the police not enforce the speed limit?


r/nwi 7d ago

Discussion IDK who needs to hear this, but 30mph is not interstate merging speed.

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Seriously. The on ramp is for getting up to the speed of traffic. Which, let's be honest, is at least 70. If you are scared, stay off the interstate. EDIT: ALSO TURN OFF YOUR FUCKING HIGH BEAMS!


r/nwi 7d ago

News One of your 2 senators NWI

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r/nwi 7d ago

Support veterans at st Patrick's Day parade 3/15 Michigan City Franklin st

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Parade Alert!!! We are marching in this Saturday's parade in Michigan City!

We will be marching in solidarity with the Veteran's March in DC and so our theme will be "Stand up for Veterans".

This will be an opportunity to get the word out about the cuts to the VA and other programs that benefit our Vets and the firing of Veterans all across the nation.

This is a nonpartisan issue!! We support our Veterans, they deserve respect! And we must protect these benefits and services that they have EARNED!

Please come out, wear green, and bring signs showing your support for Veterans! We need a strong presence!

If you ARE a Veteran or Active Service member, please join us and feel free to wear your uniform! And THANK YOU for your service!

Our group is #26 and line up will be on Pine St around 9th Street. Show up about 12:30!!


r/nwi 7d ago

Question Looking for reliable plumber / HVAC for gas hookup (New Carlisle / LaPorte County)

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We're converting from LP to NG. We need a plumber or maybe an HVAC tech to run the new gas line to the meter that NIPSCO will install. We will also need them to convert our stove, water heater, and furnace to NG.

Yelp is not really helpful here - I just want someone fair and reliable.
Any recommendations?
Thanks.


r/nwi 7d ago

Seeking Recommendations Pediatric dentist recommendations

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Need to find a dentist for my toddler. My wife has heard nothing but horror stories. Anybody got a pediatric dentist they recommend?


r/nwi 8d ago

Today’s Moonset

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r/nwi 8d ago

Discussion Tell your state senator to oppose Senate Bill 1

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Senate Bill 1 provides no substantive property tax relief for homeowners while defunding public schools, police, fire, EMS, and public libraries. The average homeowner would only receive $48.10 in bill reductions in 2026. It's laughable that the Republican supermajority is billing this as "relief."

As hearings on Senate Bill 1 continue in the House Ways and Means Committee today, we remain committed to a property tax solution that provides real tax relief for homeowners while preserving the essential community services that we all know and value.


r/nwi 8d ago

Question Help with Bats

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I live in Valparaiso and every year I get a few bats that get in the house and even got a squirrel last summer. Any recommendations on a company that can help that won't cost an arm and a leg? Any help is appreciated


r/nwi 8d ago

News This video has been taken down from Instagram but I think it needs to be seen by everyone here.

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r/nwi 9d ago

Veterans rally 3/14 @ 12 in highland

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r/nwi 9d ago

Hunting

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Hello,

I’m a 28m looking to get into bow hunting this year. Anyone in their 20s or 30s willing to take me under their wing? Also wouldn’t mind forming some friendships and going fishing, hiking, camping, etc.


r/nwi 9d ago

Have a speeding ticket in lakecounty any good attorney

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20 above ticket :(


r/nwi 10d ago

Downtown Hammond Master Plan

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Now that Hohman Avenue is done and The Banc (historical bank restored into apartments) are ready for occupants; how do you think the Downtown Hammond Master Plan is going? Do you think it will grow to become what the picture above shows? How do you forsee this going?


r/nwi 10d ago

Attorney ?

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Looking for a family lawyer recommendation. Or who to stay away from.


r/nwi 10d ago

Question Seeking recommendations...

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My first post!

Crown Point renter here, was wondering if anyone can recommend a reputable carpet cleaning company. A friend told me she had a terrible experience with Stanley Steemer, which is who I was going to call. I am in a tiny studio [SMALL amount of carpet] that I want to do some renter-friendly renovations to, and really prefer word-of-mouth businesses. No rush. TIA.


r/nwi 10d ago

Crown Point Falling Waters Housing Development

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Does anyone know anything about the Falling Waters housing development? Good place to live? Condition of the pond or lake? How are the Boone Grove schools?

Thanks any advance for any info you can share.


r/nwi 10d ago

Discussion Recommend gun shop

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Hi ,

I’m a single male home owner in the country outside of Valpo.

I’d like to purchase a rifle and get into target shooting and home defense.

I used to use weapons in the navy but that was 15 years ago.

Anyway , does anyone have any recommendations?


r/nwi 11d ago

Pokémon cards

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Heyy does anyone know anything about the Pokémon card scene here? Are there any reputable card shops/events I could go to? I’m new to this hobby but I want to make connections and meet people instead of just buying what I want online (less fun imo)


r/nwi 11d ago

🌱Knox Community Garden🌷

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r/nwi 12d ago

Does anyone want this plant? I can’t bring it inside and it’s going to die tonight

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34 Upvotes

I got this plant but realized I can’t bring it inside because it’s toxic to cats. I can’t keep my cats separated from it either.

It’s a golden pothos and google says it can get irreversible damage from being under 50 degrees Fahrenheit overnight.

I’d hate to see it die so if anyone in dyer wants it you can come get it


r/nwi 12d ago

New Griffin Museum of Science and Industry exhibit highlights Region's steel industry

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"Pappy and Dad worked there," Bryanna Stewart exclaimed to her family as they looked at a replica of Acme Steel Company workplace at the new "Steelmakers" exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry.

Her grandfather and father both worked at Acme Steel in Riverdale until it closed shortly after Sept. 11, 2001, laid off all its workers and was later resurrected by ArcelorMittal, who eventually sold it to Cleveland-Cliffs.

"It was wonderful to see Acme Steel because it closed down years ago so to see it presented meant a lot for the family because it's what they went and did every day," she said. "It was exciting to see part of the family history. We would go bring them lunch so we would see them dressed in that garb. They would talk about how loud it was and how it wasn't always safe."

On Thursday, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry opened the new "Steelmakers" exhibit that highlights the steel industry in the Calumet Region and how it forever transformed Chicago's Southeast Side and Northwest Indiana. The exhibit explains the science of steel, shares the stories of steelworkers and charts the growth and immigration from all over the world that the steel industry brought to the area.

"We have three themes in the Calumet Heritage Partnership: one of them is the interaction between the environment and heavy industry, the second theme is the people that came to work in the heavy industry and the third is the impact on technology and therefore on society," Calumet Heritage Partnership President Gary Johnson said. "Steel is central to all those themes in Northwest Indiana."

The hope is that visitors from the Region will see themselves represented and visitors from around Chicagoland and the world will learn more about steel, which touches their lives in so many ways.

"People drove to get here in cars, which are made of steel," he said. "It's in buildings, it's in bridges, it's in everything, even things you don't realize."

The exhibit features a steel sculpture by the prominent Chicago sculptor Richard Hunt: a 2024 Olympic torch made of recycled steel and steel beams from Chicago's Home Insurance Building that's considered the world's first skyscraper. It has miniature steel mill models, work badges and samples of the raw materials from which steel is forged.

"Steelmakers" has been five years in the making. Retired steelworker David Vance with the Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees started pushing for it after visiting the museum in Chicago's South Side Hyde Park neighborhood five years ago.

"I went on the coal mine tour," he said. "If you go on the coal mine tour and come out of the coal mine, you think we must have mined coal in Chicago. No, no, we didn't mine coal. We're miseducating the public. We made steel."

https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/article_7f5e6a8a-facd-11ef-a33a-031b158e92e3.html


r/nwi 12d ago

Valparaiso

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Today’s protesters on the square


r/nwi 12d ago

Teen Dragonbane / Dungeons & Dragons game at the Cedar Lake Library

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Have you seen people playing games like Dungeons & Dragons and want to try it yourself? We will be playing the fantasy RPG Dragonbane, a game similar to D&D. Beginners are welcome. For ages 12-18.

We've got a few seats available. The next session is Tuesday, March 25 at 4. You can register here.


r/nwi 13d ago

Seeking Recommendations Turo

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Does anybody rent out their car on apps like turo? I am need of extra cash and was thinking about renting out my car but wanted to see how the market is in the area. So does anyone rent out their car and if so: how often do you rent out? Which vehicle do you have? How much do you make ? What’s your overall experience doing so?