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Last dance for Patricia's School of Dance?
LOWELL | After nearly 50 years in the business community and a rich tradition in volunteerism, Patricia Konyk and her Patricia's School of Dance may be all tapped out.
Dancing for Riley patients
CROWN POINT | More than 130 Crown Point and Kankakee Valley high school students danced for a cause recently in the CPHS field house.
May 24, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Nine National Merit Scholars named
Nine local students have been named winners of the National Merit Scholarship award.
Purdue North Central graduates 565, marks several firsts
VALPARAISO | Brown and gold tassels swayed from mortar boards as the 565 members of the class of 2012 at Purdue University North Central walked in procession Monday night.
May 21, 2012 9:45 pm PhotosPhotos
Voyageur Rendezvous helps visitors travel back to 18th century
EAGLE CREEK TOWNSHIP | As smoke spiraled up from riverside encampments, French-Canadian fur traders in canoes Saturday rounded a bend in the river. They were ready for a lively trading session with Native Americans waiting along the riverbank.
May 19, 2012 9:15 pm PhotosPhotos
Howey names local pols front-runners for lieutenant governor in GOP, Dem bids
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Pence on Thursday let supporters know he'll announce his choice for lieutenant governor soon.
Benefit set for DeMotte native battling cancer
DE MOTTE | "A Celebration of Family, Friends and Life,” a benefit for Dee Nannenga Walstra Burnette, will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday at DeMotte American Legion Post 440, 1011 15th St. SE.
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5K to aid homeless men
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MONDAY
Society of Innovators calls for nominations
Ivy Tech Community College Northwest's Society of Innovators seeks to celebrate the "thinkers, dreamers and doers" throughout Northwest Indiana’s seven-county region.
Wilson Industrial Sales expanding in Rensselaer
A wholesale marketer and distributor of inorganic chemicals is building a new facility in Rensselaer and plans to create up to 15 jobs in the city by 2015, the Indiana Economic Development Corp. said Wednesday.
Incumbent to face School Board member in 16th District race
FRANCESVILLE | Incumbent Republican state Rep. Douglas Gutwein will face Rensselaer School Board member Rich Ludington in the November race for the 16th House District seat.
Nelson to face Rokita in Newton, Jasper U.S. House race
INDIANAPOLIS | In her second try at the nomination, Tara Nelson defeated Lester Terry Moore in Tuesday's Democratic primary for Indiana's 4th Congressional District, which includes Newton and Jasper counties.
Food pantry distribution events set in Cedar Lake, Rensselaer
The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana and McDonald's Operators of Northwest Indiana have scheduled mobile food pantries.
Heavy rains, but region escapes severe flooding
Heavy thunderstorms dumped at least 2 inches, and in some cases many more, across central and southern Lake and Porter counties early Monday.
May 07, 2012 3:40 pm PhotosPhotos
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MONDAYS
Market in the Park debuts in DeMotte
DE MOTTE | DeMotte Chamber of Commerce and the town of DeMotte have banded together to bring a weekly market to the community.
Northwest Indiana state senator gains leadership post
INDIANAPOLIS | State Sen. Brandt Hershman, R-Wheatfield, was named Republican Majority Floor Leader by Senate President David Long, R-Fort Wayne, on Monday.
Right-to-work fight continues in Newton, Jasper House race
INDIANAPOLIS | The strength of pro-union Republicanism will be tested May 8 in the primary race for the 16th Indiana House District, which includes the northern three-fifths of Newton and Jasper counties.
All the answers: Academic Bowl puts local schools to the test
MERRILLVILLE | Kelsey Rich is a seventh-grader who is proud she knows all of the symptoms of common and rare diseases.
Fair Oaks Farms dairy fleet to run solely on renewable fuel
FAIR OAKS | Trucks making deliveries for Fair Oaks Farms take a little bit of the Hoosier ag complex with them each time they depart.
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You may notice some subtle changes to nwi.com as we move The Times Media Co.'s website to new templates.
Indiana Republicans focus on unity at spring dinner
CARMEL, Ind. | The Indiana Republican Party may be in the midst of a divisive U.S. Senate primary, but you wouldn't have known it Tuesday night at the party's spring dinner.
NWI home sales, prices show progress
Existing single-family home sales in Northwest Indiana increased 9.9 percent in March, marking the ninth month in a row sales have notched a year-over-year increase, according to the Greater Northwest Indiana Association of Realtors.
KV women serve their community in many ways
WHEATFIELD | Kankakee Valley Women's Club was started for the DeMotte and Wheatfield area in 1973 by seven women wanting to serve their community. Gail Elsner was the first president of what was then the DeMotte Jr. Woman's Club.
Teens from C.P., Gary hurt in single-car rollover along I-65 in Jasper County
JASPER COUNTY | Two teenagers from Lake County were taken to the hospital after their car rolled over early Sunday in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 65, police said.
Steel City Kennel Club dog show continues today at Lake County Fairgrounds
CROWN POINT | From pocket-sized pooches to massive canines, more than 900 purebreds are putting their best paw forward at the annual Steel City Kennel Club dog show at the Lake County Fairgrounds this weekend.
April 14, 2012 7:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Freeze watch again issued for region
Temperatures are again expected to dip below the freezing mark Wednesday night into Thursday morning, prompting a freeze watch for the region.
Freeze watch issued for region
Sensitive vegetation and crops that started to grow in the record-warm March could be threatened by below freezing temperatures late Tuesday and early Wednesday, forecasters said.
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MONDAY
Indiana shorts counties $206M; revenue commissioner resigns
INDIANAPOLIS | State Budget Director Adam Horst blamed a Department of Revenue programming error Thursday for Indiana's failure to distribute $206 million in county income tax revenue since January 2011, including $3.7 million to Porter County.
Freeze watch issued for region
Below freezing temperatures forecast for overnight have triggered a freeze watch for the region.
Fair Oaks, Belstra venture to create Fair Oaks Pig Adventure
A joint venture will break ground next month between Fair Oaks Farms and Belstra Milling Co. to tell the story of pig production in the same way the Fair Oaks Dairy Adventure has successfully educated half a million visitors annually about Fa…
April 04, 2012 3:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Five former Ind. Republican chairmen endorse Lugar
INDIANAPOLIS | Five former chairmen of the Indiana Republican Party on Monday endorsed U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar in his re-election bid against Republican State Treasurer Richard Mourdock.
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Appeals court affirms maximum sentence for child molester from Portage
INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana Court of Appeals rejected requests by a repeat sex offender Tuesday from Portage to overturn his child molesting convictions or reduce his 20-year prison term.
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MONDAY
Appeals court reduces Gary child molester's prison term by 40 years
INDIANAPOLIS | A Gary man who molested two young girls for nearly two years had his 80-year prison sentence cut in half Wednesday by the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Daniels signs inheritance tax phaseout
INDIANAPOLIS | The days now are officially numbered for Indiana's inheritance tax.
Daniels signs 46 bills into law
INDIANAPOLIS | A new fee for 911 service, assistance for financially distressed local governments, a plan for the state to opt out of federal health programs, a redefinition of public intoxication and an unusual form of fishing were among the…
State accepting applications for 2012 Mr. and Miss Indiana Math and Science
INDIANA | Applications are being accepted for the 2012 Hoosier High School Math and Science Awards. This marks the fifth year for the awards, which the governor created to recognize Indiana's top high school math and science talent.
Ind. Senate names two with region ties top interns
INDIANAPOLIS | An Indiana University student from Ogden Dunes and an aide to state Sen. Ed Charbonneau, R-Valparaiso, were selected by the Indiana Senate last week as outstanding interns of the 2012 legislative session.
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MONDAY
Counties set to lose authority over 911 fees, spending
INDIANAPOLIS | The state is close to taking over the collection and distribution of all fees paid by telephone users for 911 emergency service.
Wind advisory issued for region
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the region, with gusts of up to 55 mph possible.
No deal yet on changes to funding for 911 service
INDIANAPOLIS | Legislation that restructures funding for 911 emergency telephone service may be in trouble after a conference committee meeting Tuesday exposed major conflicts among state lawmakers.
Health briefs
Health center open house set
Times, Chevrolet dealers partner in vehicle giveaway
The upcoming spring driving season could net one lucky driver a new car in a contest that The Times Media Co. and local Chevrolet automobile dealers are sponsoring.
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TUESDAY
Last dance for Patricia's School of Dance?
LOWELL | After nearly 50 years in the business community and a rich tradition in volunteerism, Patricia Konyk and her Patricia's School of Dan…
May 24, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
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