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Honor your military heroes by emailing us their photos
MUNSTER | In honor of Memorial Day, www.nwicommunities.com is celebrating the men and women that make this country the wonderful "land of the …
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Munster Rotary Club annual Run-A-Round slated for June 15
MUNSTER | It's that time of year when the running world embraces the summer elements and celebrates their passion through the streets of Munst…
May 23, 2013 11:22 am PhotosPhotos
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Opera Tenor Daniel Rodriguez mesmerizes audience with performance
MUNSTER | The 2012–2013 Northwest Indiana Concert Association series ended recently on an emotional note as Daniel Rodriguez and his wife Marl…
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Former Griffith police chief demands hearing
GRIFFITH | Saying that former Police Chief Ronald Kottka wants a chance to face his accusers, his attorney is demanding a hearing with the Gri…
Chicago man gets more than 17 years in Latin Kings case
HAMMOND | Another of several admitted Latin Kings street gang members has been sent to prison as part of a sweeping federal indictment, the Ha…
Griffith Tri Kappa announces state scholarship winner
GRIFFITH | The state organization of Kappa Kappa Kappa sorority awards a variety of scholarships to college students throughout Indiana each spring.
Marian Catholic announces Students of the Month for April
CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Marian Catholic High School announces the Students of the Month for April. Departments choose students that go above and bey…
Slager applauded by Griffith council, residents
GRIFFITH | The Griffith Town Council and its audience applauded state Rep. Hal Slager on Tuesday for his efforts in helping ease the financial…
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.
May 19, 2013 7:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Lake County's Meux remembered in D.C. ceremony
WASHINGTON, D.C. | Lake County Sheriff's Sgt. Vernon Joiner Sr. smiled Monday night as he recalled the vibrant laugh of slain Lake County Corr…
May 14, 2013 12:30 pm PhotosPhotos
Griffith police launch K-9 patrol
GRIFFITH | Representatives from AT&T joined Griffith town officials and community leaders on Monday to celebrate the addition of the first…
May 13, 2013 5:58 pm PhotosPhotos
Week highlights major public health issue
GRIFFITH | Rather than nourish her small body, food threatens Charlee Prutsman’s life.
May 12, 2013 7:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Cal. Twp. trustee may lose both Griffith, checkbook
CROWN POINT | Calumet Township Trustee Mary Elgin faces the prospect of having to slash at least $1.7 million, if not millions more, from a po…
Griffith Christian Church plans adoption information program
GRIFFITH | Griffith Christian Church will offer an adoption information workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church, 202 Pine St.
Griffith board recommends settlement in sexual discrimination claim
GRIFFITH | The Safety Board is recommending a settlement with a Griffith police officer who alleged sexual discrimination in relation to a promotion.
Pence orders cuts in Calumet Township spending
INDIANAPOLIS | Griffith leaders were ecstatic Friday after Republican Gov. Mike Pence signed into law mandatory reductions in Calumet Township…
Search warrants net arrests at Griffith apartment complex
GRIFFITH | Two men were arrested on drug charges Wednesday at the Mansards Apartments, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Department.
May 09, 2013 8:45 pm PhotosPhotos
Griffith awaits Pence's signature on township bill
GRIFFITH | The town is waiting for the final step in its quest for financial relief from Calumet Township — the signature of Gov. Mike Pence.
Visitors at Munster show get revved up about vehicles
MUNSTER | Thousands of car lovers descended on Community Park on Saturday for the 15th annual Car & Cycle Show.
May 04, 2013 6:00 pm PhotosPhotos
St. John police chief selected to lead crime task force panel
St. John Police Chief Fred Frego was selected Friday to be president of the Northwest Indiana Major Crimes Task Force executive board.
Former food bank exec joins United Way
GRIFFITH | Angie Williams has been appointed director of allocations for Lake Area United Way.
Opening of Griffith market postponed until next week
GRIFFITH | Today's debut of the Griffith Central Market has been rescheduled for next week.
Marian Catholic High School announces students of the month
CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Marian Catholic High School announces the Students of the Month for March. Departments choose students that go above and bey…
Food drive to benefit needy NWI children kicks off today
An effort kicks off today to fill the gap for children whose access to free and reduced-cost lunch programs ends with the school year.
Portion of Cline Avenue closed in Griffith
GRIFFITH | A stretch of Cline Avenue between Elm and Miller streets will be closed for about eight weeks beginning Monday for a construction project.
Lake County municipal officials turn to lenders for urban amenities
Lake County's streets are paved with loans.
CEO helps open new Culver's
HIGHLAND | The co-founder and CEO of Culver’s was in town Friday to help welcome the latest edition to the popular restaurant chain in Highland.
April 26, 2013 12:19 pm PhotosPhotos
Lake Area United Way 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
GRIFFITH | Lake Area United Way has for the first time been named a 4-Star Charity by Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest charity watchdog…
Legacy Foundation announces Lilly Endowment Community Scholars
Six exceptional Lake County students have been named recipients of four-year, full-tuition scholarships as the Legacy Foundation's 2013 Lilly …
Alsip man charged with murder of Mary Austgen
GRIFFITH | An Alsip man has been charged with the murder of 76-year-old St. John resident Mary Austgen, but the motive in the case remains und…
April 25, 2013 7:18 pm PhotosPhotos
Griffith police to hold press conference on status of murder investigation
GRIFFITH | The Griffith Police Department has announced a press conference for 3 p.m. today to announce updates in their multi-agency investig…
Griffith schools hold kindergarten registraton today
GRIFFITH | Griffith Public Schools will hold kindergarten registration for the 2013-14 school year from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today.
Griffith police have suspect in custody for kidnapping, slaying of Mary Austgen
GRIFFITH | Police have a suspect in custody relating to the kidnapping and killing of 76-year-old Mary Austgen, a police spokesman confirmed W…
April 24, 2013 11:30 am PhotosPhotos
Black lawmakers seek veto on Calumet Twp. spending limits
INDIANAPOLIS | Northwest Indiana's black state lawmakers want Gov. Mike Pence to veto legislation that would force Calumet Township to reduce …
Reward grows to $10,000 in Austgen slaying
GRIFFITH | The son of a homicide victim made an emotional plea Monday for the public to provide more information about the kidnapping and slay…
April 22, 2013 2:17 pm PhotosPhotos
Cady Marsh Ditch oil sheen investigation nearing completion
The cleanup of an oil sheen on the Cady Marsh Ditch is complete and the investigation into the responsible party should wrap up by week's end,…
New market coming to Griffith park
GRIFFITH | A park already known for its many fine arts and craft fairs is adding food to its long schedule of events.
Free card lowers prescription costs for region residents
A prescription discount card distributed through Lake Area United Way has saved region residents more than $1 million in medication costs over…
The Week Ahead - Lake County
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Lake County school construction built on red ink
CROWN POINT | Lake County's public school districts are carrying $1.8 billion in debt on their books.
Griffith council has misgivings about consolidated 911 system
GRIFFITH | The Town Council is concerned about the central 911 system that would replace the individual systems of each town in Lake County.
Dyer council hires contractor for rail crossing quiet zone
DYER | The Town Council has awarded a contract to build quiet zone improvements at the Hart Street rail crossing.
Plan capping Calumet Twp. spending headed to governor
INDIANAPOLIS | It took six years of explaining, arguing and working around legislative roadblocks, but Griffith is now just a few pen strokes …
Vandals tag several blocks in Griffith with graffiti
GRIFFITH | Graffiti was found over several residential blocks early Tuesday morning, town officials said.
Free field trip tour of Civil War exhibit is offered to schools
HAMMOND | Free field trip tours of a Northwest Indiana Civil War historical exhibit are being offered to region schools.
Preparations ready for possible NWI flooding
MUNSTER | As the rain continues over the next 24 hours, preparations are ready in every community to fight possible floodwaters, members of th…
Cady Marsh Ditch polluted by lubricant, EPA officials report
CROWN POINT | Lake County Surveyor George Van Til said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reported progress in identifying and remed…
Griffith plans to open a weekly outdoor market
GRIFFITH | A comprehensive, colorful farmers’ market is scheduled to open May 3 in Griffith.
Wheelchair hoops team bows out at extravaganza
GRIFFITH | "Community Connections" was the theme as Griffith High and Middle School celebrated Disability Awareness Month in March with its si…
14 Lake County high schools compete in Academic Super Bowl
MERRILLVILLE | Ancient Greece’s culture, history and heritage challenged students from 14 Lake County high schools during Tuesday’s 27th annua…
Lake County flood control projects at risk of fiscal crisis
CROWN POINT | The Lake County surveyor is making his case for spending some of the millions of dollars a Lake County income tax could raise on…
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