Police: M'ville officer shot attacker

Chas Reilly and Elvia Malagon Times Staff Writers

MERRILLVILLE | An off-duty Merrillville officer shot a truck driver Monday afternoon after the driver attacked the officer outside Planned Par…

Day of Sharing giveaways set for June 1 at Hobart church

Times Staff

HOBART | Advancing Christ's Kingdom Ministries, 1001 W. 37th Ave., is hosting a Day of Sharing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 1.

Munster High grad performs in musical at White House

Times Staff

MUNSTER | A 2004 Munster High School graduate is performing in a musical at the White House.

C.P. police canine fundraiser selling T-shirts and magnets

Diane Poulton Times Correspondent

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Police canine unit is selling T-shirts and magnets as a fundraiser.

North Township Sentimental Journey event slated June 13

Times Staff

HIGHLAND | North Township is hosting a Sentimental Journey lunch and show on June 13.

HEALTH BRIEFS: Reduced mammogram rates offered

By Times Staff

LAPORTE | Several Indiana University Health locations are offering mammograms in May at a $95 discounted rate.

Business finally linked to Schneider water, sewer utilities

Melanie Csepiga Times Correspondent

SCHNEIDER | After six years of using a private well in violation of town ordinance, a local business will be getting hooked up for municipal w…

Whiting police investigating suspected gang-tied shooting

By Times Staff

WHITING | Police are investigating a shooting Sunday near the Whiting Community Center that's believed to be gang related, officials said.

Philly gun dealer pleads not guilty in alleged Lake County scheme

By Marc Chase

HAMMOND | A Philadelphia gun dealer pleaded not guilty Monday to a charge of conspiring with two former Lake County sheriff's cops in an alleg…

Going distance to fight diabetes

Red Cedars Museum new home for Woody's Barbershop in Cedar Lake

Mary Wilds Times Correspondent

CEDAR LAKE | The late Cedar Lake barber Burdette “Woody” Wood was such a free spirit he got his own segment on the local PBS series "Wild Chic…

Hobart's Summer Market on the Lake features new events

Deborah Laverty deborah.laverty@nwi.com, (219) 762-1397, ext. 2223

HOBART | Live entertainment and a children's arts and crafts tent will be new events at Hobart's Summer Market on the Lake when it reopens Jun…

Schererville police investigate two crashes

Times Staff

SCHERERVILLE | People involved in two separate crashes over the weekend were airlifted to Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, Schererville p…

J & J Coins robber resembled delivery driver, police say

Times Staff

HAMMOND | Police responded to an armed robbery Monday morning at J & J Coins after a man dressed similar to a delivery driver pulled an ap…

Hammond commission launching new historic designation sign program

Chelsea Schneider Kirk chelsea.schneider@nwi.com, (219) 933-3241

HAMMOND | The Hammond Historic Preservation Commission is launching a new program to bring recognition to historic homes and neighborhoods in …

Police: M'ville officer shot attacker

Chas Reilly and Elvia Malagon Times Staff Writers

MERRILLVILLE | An off-duty Merrillville officer shot a truck driver Monday afternoon after the driver attacked the officer outside Planned Par…

Van Til pleads not guilty

Marc Chase marc.chase@nwi.com, (219) 662-5330

HAMMOND | Shackled hand and foot with a chain around his waist, Lake County Surveyor George Van Til pleaded not guilty Monday to federal publi…

Dyer will receive 30-cent payment for e-cycling pickups

Mary Wilds Times Correspondent

DYER | The town has approved an amendment to its e-cycling contract.

Highland will hold 10-week day camp beginning June 3

Times Staff

HIGHLAND | Parks officials will host a 10-week summer camp from June 3 to Aug. 9 at Lincoln Community Center.

Historical society celebrating highway's 100th anniversary

Times Staff

HIGHLAND | The Highland Historical Society celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Highway with guest speaker Cynthia Ogorek, public h…

Hobart's Art Theater slates 7-act variety show on June 1

Times Staff

HOBART | Art Theater, 230 Main St., will hold a variety show on June 1 with seven acts including the Action Brothers from Louisville.

Hobart chamber's golf outing planned June 14 in Merrillville

Times Staff

HOBART | The Hobart Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual golf classic starting at 8 a.m. June 14 at the Innsbrook County Club in Merrillville.

Building hope with homes

By Times Staff

Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana has begun its build season and needs volunteer help. 

Purdue Calumet professor recognized as top researcher

By Times Staff

Professor and Head of Purdue University Calumet’s Department of Communication and Creative Arts Yahya Kamalipour recently received the 2013 In…

TradeWinds gala nets $54,000 for agency services

By Times Staff

MERRILLVILLE | TradeWinds Services recently hosted its 20th annual fundraising gala in the Celebrity Ballroom of the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza.

South Shore Arts offers classes, workshops and camps

By Times Staff

South Shore Arts will begin its summer term of classes the week of June 10 at its three locations in Munster, Crown Point, and Hammond.

Start summer off by donating blood

By Times Staff

MERRILLVILLE | With summer around the corner, and the end of the school year in sight, new and eligible blood donors are urged to help strengt…

Valpo, Munster students place in top 20 in national Science Olympiad

Times Staff

Students from Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Valparaiso and Munster High School competed against 118 teams from across the country in Satur…

Munster may hurdle park maintenance funding obstacle

LU ANN FRANKLIN Times Correspondent

MUNSTER – The Redevelopment Commission is exploring how to fund ongoing maintenance at Centennial Park and other municipal parks.

Police investigating shooting outside North Hammond Walmart

Elvia Malagon elvia.malagon@nwi.com, (219) 933-3246

HAMMOND | At least two people were hurt in a three-vehicle crash and shooting Sunday outside the North Hammond Walmart, police said.

Man facing charges after boy learning to drive strikes home

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GARY | An 18-year-old man was arrested Friday after allowing a 14-year-old to drive a vehicle that ended up hitting a residence in the 2100 bl…

Meal prices rise slightly at Hanover Community School Corp.

Mary Wilds Times Correspondent

CEDAR LAKE | Breakfast and lunch prices are going up a bit across the board in Hanover Community School Corp.

Highland Soccer Club hosting tourney to honor late leader

Times Staff

HIGHLAND | A soccer tournament to honor the former Highland Soccer Club president who died from cancer in October will be held June 29.

Caucus slated June 3 to fill Hammond council seat

Chelsea Schneider Kirk chelsea.schneider@nwi.com, (219) 933-3241

HAMMOND | The caucus to fill the vacancy on the Hammond City Council is set for June 3 at the Towle Theater.

Gary cops seek information in shooting death of E.C. man

Steven Ross Johnson Times Correspondent

GARY | The death of an East Chicago man found early Saturday in an SUV in Gary was ruled a homicide, authorities said.

Hobart youth program participation growing

Deborah Laverty deborah.laverty@nwi.com, (219) 762-1397, ext. 2223

HOBART | Hobart is tipping its cap to the new Community Athletic Program.

PUC success story encourages grads to impress early in workplace

LU ANN FRANKLIN Times Correspondent

MERRILLVILLE | “It’s a great day because the world is waiting for you. Don’t listen to all the talking heads about how the nation’s best days …

Indiana School Board Association reps decry level of state funding for public education

LU ANN FRANKLIN Times Correspondent

SCHERERVILLE | Education and school reform in Indiana mean different things to state legislators and those responsible for educating students …

The Mansards working to improve image

Lauri Harvey Keagle lauri.keagle@nwi.com, (219) 852-4311

GRIFFITH | Say the words The Mansards and for many, a host of images of violent crime and low-income housing come to mind.

Community forum scheduled Wednesday at park in Gary

Times Staff

GARY | Gary City Councilwoman Carolyn Rogers, D-4th, will host a community forum Wednesday.

Hobart Township Board will meet June 6 at Rosser Hall

Times Staff

HOBART | The Hobart Township Board will meet at 5 p.m. June 6 at Rosser Hall, 1421 W. 37th Ave.

Sorority to host wine tasting scholarship fundraiser June 7

Times Staff

GARY | Gamma Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., hosts its fifth annual wine tasting scholarship fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m…

Cooking class at Hobart library focuses on simple fare Monday

Times Staff

HOBART | The Hobart branch of the Lake County Library, 100 Main St., will hold a simple cooking class for adults and teens on Monday.

C.P. farmers market will open June 1 on South Main Street

CROWN POINT | This year's farmers market will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays from June 1 to Sept. 28 on South Main Street.

Memorial Day Mass celebrated on May 27 at C.P. cemetery

Times Staff

CROWN POINT | A Memorial Day Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Memorial Day at Crown Point Historic Maplewood Cemetery.

Credence Clearwater Revisited will play June 28 at Wolf Lake

Times Staff

HAMMOND | Credence Clearwater Revisited performs in concert June 28 at the Pavilion at Wolf Lake.

Hawthorne Avenue north of Ridge closed for hour today

Times Staff

MUNSTER | Hawthorne Avenue north of Ridge Road will be closed to traffic from 1 to 2 p.m. today to accommodate the St. Thomas More Eagle Dash.

Part of Cline Avenue in Griffith remains shut through June 30

Times Staff

GRIFFITH | The 400 block of North Cline Avenue remains closed to all vehicular traffic through June 30 for storm sewer installation.

North Township summer day camp will begin on June 10

Times Staff

HIGHLAND | North Township will host a summer day camp in two sessions beginning June 10 at Wicker Memorial Park.

LACARE Arts League meets Monday at PUC Fitness Center

Tiimes Staff

HAMMOND | The LACARE Arts League has changed this month's meeting date because of the Memorial Day holiday.

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