Good morning, Valparaiso.

Drivers in Amish Country are advised to give extra space when passing slow-moving buggies and to slow down around corners for safety.

Local guidelines also urge motorists to avoid distractions and treat horse-drawn vehicles as standard traffic (as recommended by local officials).

Cleveland-Cliffs is hiring workers at its steel mills in Northwest Indiana — the company invites local job seekers to apply soon.

Gov. Braun announced that Vulcraft will invest over $59 million in its St. Joe steel facility by adding a new grating line and up to 20 high-wage jobs by 2027.

Several Northwest Indiana schools have canceled today's classes due to power outages & ongoing cleanup efforts after severe storms.

Officials say they will resume classes next week if power is restored.

Purdue Federal Credit Union offers guidance for first-time homebuyers, providing 100% financing up to $500,000 and down-payment assistance through FHLBank grants — with free homebuyer education to ease their transition from renting to ownership.

Interested buyers can visit branches in Crown Point and La Porte or call for details.