Good morning, Valparaiso.

Indiana Operation Lifesaver and rail safety partners host Rail Safety Week from Sept.

21 to Sept. 27 with expanded outreach and education to promote safe behavior around tracks and trains. Operation Clear Track adds extra law enforcement at crossings today to enforce anti-trespass laws.

Associated Pediatricians is hosting its annual Trunk-or-Treat on Oct.

18 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Valparaiso (free to attend) as families are invited to enjoy themed trunks and costume fun.

Veleros Mexican Restaurant will soon add a rooftop bar — an events venue for special gatherings — as part of its plan to expand dining and social space for locals.

7 Brew will soon open its first Schererville location at 990 U.S. 41 to serve coffee lovers in Northwest Indiana.

FEMA updated Indiana disaster recovery following the August storms by offering grants for basic needs through its Individuals and Households Program (IHP) to help survivors begin rebuilding.

A Northwest Indiana activist group is hosting a town hall on NIPSCO accountability and ratepayer justice this week following two weeks of outages.

The meeting will allow community members to share concerns and learn about ongoing service challenges.

Indiana lawmakers passed bills that let NIPSCO charge customers upfront for planned data centers and power projects, which may lead to higher bills this winter.

Residents ought to check their bills as these changes shift pre-construction costs onto ratepayers.