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Gunman dead following hostage standoff

By Jeff Burton and John Scheibel Times Staff

VALPARAISO | The man who initiated a tense seven-hour hostage standoff with Valparaiso police died after being found with two self-inflicted g…

New judge needed for commissioner recount suit

By Bill Dolan bill.dolan@nwi.com, (219) 662-5328

CROWN POINT | The Indiana Supreme Court is expected to appoint a special judge to hear a challenge to the result of the May 8 Democratic prima…

West Gary Lighthouse Charter School hosts American Heart Association fundraiser

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New judge needed for commissioner recount suit

CROWN POINT | The Indiana Supreme Court is expected to appoint a special judge to hear a challenge to the result of the May 8 Democratic primary for the 3rd District Lake County Board of Commissioners seat.

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West Gary Lighthouse Charter School hosts American Heart Association fundraiser
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Dunham's Sports opens in LaPorte
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County funds new animal control officer
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New judge needed for commissioner recount suit

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West Gary Lighthouse Charter School hosts American Heart Association fundraiser
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Gary Jet Center named Defense Dept. award finalist
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Highland Rotary Club provides scholarships
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Andrean group raising funds for Haitian orphanage tonight
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Officers seeking Lowell man accused of molesting girl, 6

Porter County News

County funds new animal control officer

VALPARAISO | Just as things are quieting down at the animal shelter, the County Council found itself facing a new challenge involving animal control officers.

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Sign-ups show interest in Portage charter school
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Gunman dead following hostage standoff
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Fulbright program offers opportunities for three recent Valpo grads
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Sullivan tops at Portage High School
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County-South Haven Club members plant 100 trees to mark Earth Week

LaPorte County News

Dunham's Sports opens in LaPorte

LaPORTE | LaPorte residents will no longer have to drive to Michigan City or places further east and west to buy a new baseball glove or other sporting goods.

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Looking for kid models for fashion days at Goodwill
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Michigan City woman shot three times
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LaPorte considers legalizing golf carts on streets
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Region WorkOne sites closing

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Rescued sea otter makes debut at Shedd Aquarium

CHICAGO | An orphaned sea otter pup is making her first public appearance this week at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium.

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Higher education officials prepping for bad financial news from Springfield
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Cal City to pay tribute to Pallick with flower planting
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State senate approves tax on Illinois strip clubs
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Area along Chicago River added to historic list
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Two charged in Lansing shooting
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Proposal: Fund parks with higher plate fees

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Police: Ind. gunman shoots self, taken to hospital

A gunman looking for someone he believed owed him money shot himself inside an Indiana real estate office, where he'd held hostages for several hours earlier, and was taken to a hospital, police said Friday.

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Indy speedway replaces stage following inspection
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Lawsuit: School ignored signs of coach-student sex
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Purdue uses $2M grant to continue Afghan mission
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Ind. non-profit gets $1.2M grant to help ex-cons

U.S. News

US general: Afghanistan better vetting recruits

The commanding Marine general in one of Afghanistan's hardest-fought regions said Friday he is seeing big improvements in the vetting of Afghan recruits to the country's security forces following attacks by Afghan soldiers on their NATO partners.

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NJ man charged with murdering NY boy Patz in 1979
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FACT CHECK: Obama off on thrifty spending claim
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AP Photos: 'Star Wars' celebrates 35th anniversary
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Quebec students challenge anti-protest law

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Egypt results point to deeply divisive runoff race

The Muslim Brotherhood's candidate and a veteran of ousted leader Hosni Mubarak's autocratic regime will face each other in a runoff election for Egypt's president, according to first-round results Friday. The divisive showdown dismayed many …