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Police: M'ville officer shot attacker

Police: M'ville officer shot attacker

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

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WWll vets recognized tonight at 'Honor Flight' film showing

SCHERERVILLE | Local police and firefighters are inviting area residents to join them in forming an honor line tonight to pay tribute to the W…

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Request Rebuilding Together help in Hobart, Lake Station

HOBART | The Hobart-Lake Station Rebuilding Together Committee is reaching out to local residents who need home repairs.

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Day of Sharing giveaways set for June 1 at Hobart church

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.

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Munster High grad performs in musical at White House

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

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

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

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North Township Sentimental Journey event slated June 13

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

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HEALTH BRIEFS: Reduced mammogram rates offered

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

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Business finally linked to Schneider water, sewer utilities

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…

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Whiting police investigating suspected gang-tied shooting

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

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Philly gun dealer pleads not guilty in alleged Lake County scheme

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…

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

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

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…

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Hobart's Summer Market on the Lake features new events

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…

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Schererville police investigate two crashes

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

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J & J Coins robber resembled delivery driver, police say

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…

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Hammond commission launching new historic designation sign program

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

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Police: M'ville officer shot attacker

Police: M'ville officer shot attacker

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

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Van Til pleads not guilty

Van Til pleads not guilty

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

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

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

May 20, 2013 12:05 am

Highland will hold 10-week day camp beginning June 3

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

May 20, 2013 12:05 am

Historical society celebrating highway's 100th anniversary

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

May 20, 2013 12:05 am

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

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

May 20, 2013 12:05 am

Hobart chamber's golf outing planned June 14 in Merrillville

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.

May 20, 2013 12:05 am

Building hope with homes

Building hope with homes

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

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Purdue Calumet professor recognized as top researcher

Purdue Calumet professor recognized as top researcher

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

May 20, 2013 12:00 am

TradeWinds gala nets $54,000 for agency services

TradeWinds gala nets $54,000 for agency services

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

May 20, 2013 12:00 am

South Shore Arts offers classes, workshops and camps

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.

May 20, 2013 12:00 am

Start summer off by donating blood

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…

May 20, 2013 12:00 am

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

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

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

May 19, 2013 8:50 pm

Munster may hurdle park maintenance funding obstacle

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

May 19, 2013 8:45 pm

Police investigating shooting outside North Hammond Walmart

Police investigating shooting outside North Hammond Walmart

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

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Man facing charges after boy learning to drive strikes home

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…

May 19, 2013 8:40 pm

Meal prices rise slightly at Hanover Community School Corp.

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

May 19, 2013 8:36 pm

Highland Soccer Club hosting tourney to honor late leader

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

May 19, 2013 8:20 pm

Caucus slated June 3 to fill Hammond council seat

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

May 19, 2013 8:16 pm

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

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

May 19, 2013 8:11 pm

Hobart youth program participation growing

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

May 19, 2013 8:07 pm

PUC success story encourages grads to impress early in workplace

PUC success story encourages grads to impress early in workplace

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 …

May 19, 2013 7:40 pm

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

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

May 19, 2013 7:00 pm

The Mansards working to improve image

The Mansards working to improve image

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

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Community forum scheduled Wednesday at park in Gary

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

May 19, 2013 12:05 am

Hobart Township Board will meet June 6 at Rosser Hall

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

May 19, 2013 12:05 am

Sorority to host wine tasting scholarship fundraiser June 7

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…

May 19, 2013 12:05 am

Cooking class at Hobart library focuses on simple fare Monday

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

May 19, 2013 12:05 am

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.

May 19, 2013 12:05 am

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

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

May 19, 2013 12:05 am

Credence Clearwater Revisited will play June 28 at Wolf Lake

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

May 19, 2013 12:05 am

Hawthorne Avenue north of Ridge closed for hour today

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.

May 19, 2013 12:05 am

Part of Cline Avenue in Griffith remains shut through June 30

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

May 19, 2013 12:05 am

North Township summer day camp will begin on June 10

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

May 19, 2013 12:05 am

LACARE Arts League meets Monday at PUC Fitness Center

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

May 19, 2013 12:05 am
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