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Indiana State Police responding to rolled over semitrailer on Toll Road ramp

Police are responding to a semitrailer that rolled over on the ramp toward the Indiana Toll Road on Wednesday around 3:45 p.m.

Fatal wreck closes Ind. 2 at County Road 450 East

By John Scheibel john.scheibel@nwi.com, (219)

Updated: 4:47 pmWASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | A fatal wreck on Ind. 2 near County Road 450 East in Porter County has prompted authorities to close the highway while p…
May 16, 2012 3:30 pm(2)
Bus riders appeal to Lake council to fund RBA, keep services alive

By Lu Ann Franklin Times Correspondent

Updated: 5:35 pmThe services the Regional Bus Authority provides mean more than preserving her independence, Lena Daron said.
May 15, 2012 7:15 pm
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4 arrested in protests leading up to NATO summit

By Sophia Tareen Associated Press Writer

Updated: 5:43 pmCHICAGO | Four people were arrested Tuesday after dozens of activists blocked entrances to a building that houses a federal immigration court.
May 15, 2012 9:30 pm(12)
IREAD tests students' skills

By Carmen McCollum carmen.mccollum@nwi.com, (219) 662-5337

Updated: 5:35 pmMost Northwest Indiana third-graders who took the state's mandatory IRead test performed well and will move on to fourth grade.
May 15, 2012 6:30 pm
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LANSING | Cub Scout Pack 247 recently held its Blue and Gold dinner. Each year the pack has a cake contest. This year the theme was "Monsters" and cakes were decorated to go with the theme.

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Event for small businesses set at INnovation Center

HAMMOND | Those looking to start or grow their businesses are invited to SBA Day from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the Hammond INnovation Center, 5209 Hohman Ave.