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The public is invited to attend a hearing to address concerns about a proposal to nearly double water rates, the Portage Council is one step closer to deciding what projects will receive ARPA funding and there's a new dual-admissions partnership to with PNW and Ivy Tech Community College.

John Corabi the voice of The Scream, Dead Daisies and Motley Crue visits downtown Hobart for a Meet 'N' Greet and album/CD signing In this episode John and Tom Lounges chat about life and upcoming plans on Midwest Beat.

Today: Craig Zandstra, special programs coordinator with Lake County Parks, is on "Regionally Speaking" to talk about the work on a concept plan for potential parks which include obtaining land for one in Schererville and the area around Meyer’s Castle in Dyer. He says these are in areas close to the state line which could provide more green space and recreation opportunities for residents where few, or no county parks currently exist.

Today: Valparaiso University professor Elizabeth Gingerich is on "Regionally Speaking" to talk about the impact of rising oil and natural gas prices because of the Ukranian crisis and how the discussion is rapidly changing the transition from combustion-based vehicles to electric vehicles and from fossil-fueled energy sources to renewable energy. We have another conversation from the Welcome Project at Valparaiso University, about the erasure of a Latin-X community following a 1960’s revitalization. And northwest Indiana financial advisor Greg Hammer has a special retirement planning conversation for GenXers: the "forgotten generation."

Valparaiso University professor Thomas Albert Howard returns to "Regionally Speaking" with his conversation about the “VU On The Brink” initiative underway on campus. “Valpo on the Brink” seeks to rethink how the University approaches the complex cultural challenges of the modern day, including interfaith relations, pluralism and secularism. Kevin Nuppnau, assistant director, Valpo Parks, will talk about the April 22nd re-launching of the city’s BikeShare program at Central Park Plaza in the city's downtown district. It returns after a two-year hiatus.

This week on ART ON THE AIR Andrew Anderson and Ben Wedge, of Lakeside Artists Guild. Next author and vintage fashion designer Sandy Young. Our spotlight is on the LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra’s April 23rd Film Fest concert featuring the music of John Williams.

This edition of "Midwest BEAT with Tom Lounges" will not only focus on Richard T. Bear's new album and comeback to music, but also will showcase for the first time on NPR Radio, the brand new single, "RED HARVEST," recorded by Bear with British blues-rock icon, Paul Rodgers. "RED HARVEST" is a song inspired by and dedicated to the Ukrainian people and their resilient spirit.

Carl Lisek, host of "Green Fleet Radio," talks with Kathy Luther, with the Northwestern Indiana Planning Commission or NIRPC.

Today: Ivy Tech Community College Valparaiso campus Chancellor Aco Sikoski is on "Regionally Speaking" to talk about the recent announcement that the community college is partnering with Purdue University Northwest in a dual-admissions partnership to offer students a guaranteed path to a four-year college degree. The Chancellor also talks about a sexual assault awareness campaign and other programs on which it is partnering with PNW and other universities to help students. We have another "INside Indiana Business" report and we talk with Patricia Mota, the president and CEO of the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement. HACE hosts a 40th anniversary meeting Thursday and Friday and will honor 54 regional Latino professionals.

This week on ART ON THE AIR we feature Indiana Arts Commission Deputy Director, Paige Sharp. Next Dave Mika, the new Executive Director for South Shore Arts. Our spotlight is on Alicia Hodges and her 40 by 40 Exhibit.