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Influential Women of NWI's Empowering Business Finalists Announced
MERRILLVILLE | Influential Women of Northwest Indiana has released the six finalists for the new prestigious Empowering Business of the Year a…
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North Township job fair attracts hundreds
HIGHLAND | Minnie Patrick, of East Chicago, said she loves her job at Taco Bell, but finding a second position in banking, food service or the…
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Pushups for charity May 19 at Inspiration Fitness
CROWN POINT | The Annual Inspiration Fitness Fundraiser to benefit the military campaign, which supports soldiers returning from combat, is dr…
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SMALL-BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Business, grooming school grow from love of dogs
HIGHLAND | Despite being attacked by a Doberman and having reconstructive surgery at the age of 3, Mindy Trzeicak's love of dogs blossomed and…
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Region celebreates Memorial Day with services, salutes
With graveside services, wreath-laying ceremonies, a special dedication and historical tour to honor Civil War veterans and parades, the regio…
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Region to mark Memorial Day with ceremonies, salutes
With graveside services, wreath-laying ceremonies, a special dedication and historical tour to honor Civil War veterans and parades, the regio…
J.D. Byrider opens Highland location
HIGHLAND | J.D. Byrider has opened a store at 9301 Indianapolis Blvd. The location is the 13th J.D. Byrider dealership in Indiana.
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 prima…
Highland Rotary Club provides scholarships
HIGHLAND | Each year The Highland Rotary Club presents $3000 in scholarships to Highland students through the Dollars for Scholars Program.
Thefts of catalytic converters spark Highland police warning
HIGHLAND | Police are warning local residents to be mindful of where cars are being parked after a recent uptick in the theft of catalytic con…
Novak will challenge close loss in 3rd District commissioner race
HAMMOND | North Township board member Richard J. Novak is challenging his 74-vote loss to Councilman Michael Repay in the Democratic primary r…
East Chicago joins Shared Ethics Advisory Commission
EAST CHICAGO | Elected officials and city employees alike are now eligible for training in good behavior through membership in the regional Sh…
Royalty reigns over Diamond Anniversary Ball
HOBART | Men and women of The Arc Northwest Indiana with their family members and friends attended the 16th annual Spring Ball, a "brother and…
Highland council approves major road project for Garfield Avenue
HIGHLAND | The Town Council has approved a major road project for the 3500 block of Garfield Avenue.
Commuting during the NATO Summit, or will I get home before dawn?
On any given day, we all have obligations. They, may not be what we want to be doing at the moment but as parents, students, grandparents, tea…
North Township job fair attracts hundreds
HIGHLAND | Minnie Patrick, of East Chicago, said she loves her job at Taco Bell, but finding a second position in banking, food service or the…
May 17, 2012 6:45 pm PhotosPhotos
Marketing position offers Highland grad valuable experience
Highland resident Madalin Murovic is nearing the end of her seasonal Marketing Brand Coordinator position for SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment…
Ride and dine in Highland
HIGHLAND | Highland Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring Tour de Highland bicycle ride at 11 a.m. June 2.
Retirement will lead preschool director into other classrooms
Retiring preschool director Marlene Lessner will be recognized for her 22 years of service Sunday at St. Paul Lutheran Church and School, 8601…
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Lake officials ready to throw tax proposals under the bus
CROWN POINT | Lake County bus agencies planning an express route to the county government center to collect new taxpayer subsidies are likely …
Novak is mulling a recount in Lake 3rd District race
HAMMOND | North Township board member Richard J. Novak said he may challenge the 74-vote lead his opponent Councilman Michael Repay holds over…
Knights celebrate 30 years of service
HIGHLAND | Msgr. Alvin J. Jasinski Council 8080 Knights of Columbus celebrated its 30th anniversary recently at St. James Parish in Highland.
3 region men arrested on heroin dealing charges
Three Lake County men accused of dealing heroin received their Thursday morning wake-up call from area police.
May 10, 2012 6:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Officials: Highland man dies after accident on exit ramp
MUNSTER | A Highland man who had no visible trauma died after being involved in a vehicle crash Tuesday on the exit ramp of Interstate 80/94, …
Democratic 3rd District Lake County commissioner candidates in photo finish
HAMMOND | The Democratic primary race for 3rd District Lake County commissioner was too close to call Tuesday night, with Lake County Councilm…
May 08, 2012 10:30 pm PhotosPhotos
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
Prompt Ambulance takes over East Chicago's EMS
EAST CHICAGO | Few city medics chose to sign up with the private company that assumed responsibility over the weekend for emergency medical services.
Into space and beyond
Today's scheduled launch of SpaceX Dragon will feature student experiments designed by teams from two local schools.
May 07, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Highland students learn aviation history is close to home with Octave Chanute project
When Octave Chanute glided from the top of a dune on Miller Beach in 1896, he not only flew into aviation history, but also, in many ways, int…
May 06, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Highland redevelopment panel reschedules session to May 16
HIGHLAND | The Highland Redevelopment Commission has rescheduled its May 20 meeting to May 16.
Expect the most of young people and watch them soar
Over the last few years I have written many columns on school programs in this area. None make me prouder to live in this corner of the state …
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Ind. Dems ready to battle conservative foes
INDIANAPOLIS | Democrats showed Friday they are eager to take on what appears likely to be the most conservative statewide Republican ticket i…
Challengers eager to topple four veteran Lake Co. lawmakers
INDIANAPOLIS | For most Northwest Indiana state senators and representatives, it's been years, or sometimes decades, since they've faced a ser…
NWI families set out to March for Babies
Holding a newborn baby for the first time is a special feeling for mothers - but some have to wait anxiously for that privilege. For mothers o…
Permanent local funding source for RBA buses still elusive
HAMMOND | The second public hearing to gather comments on the looming shutdown of the Regional Bus Authority's easygo bus services drew impass…
Lake County residents welcome gas war
HIGHLAND | Carlos Campos had to turn his truck around Thursday when he passed one of three gas stations selling unleaded fuel for about 50 cen…
May 03, 2012 8:15 pm PhotosPhotos
Muller Acura treats locals to 'Avengers' private screening in celebration of June opening
HOBART | Muller Acura's Glenn Muller is a real super hero to many local Acura owners and especially their children. An enthusiastic crowd of h…
May 03, 2012 9:44 am PhotosPhotos
Highland collects 313 pounds of drugs during take-back day
HIGHLAND | Highland police collected 313 pounds of prescription drugs and other medications Saturday in the Drug Enforcement Administration's …
'Forum' is fine farce
HIGHLAND | Highland Theatre Company of Highland High School will present the Stephan Sondheim classic "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to th…
Wicker Park to host brunch in celebration of Mother's Day
HIGHLAND | A Mother's Day Champagne Brunch is planned for May 13 at the Wicker Memorial Park Social Center.
Highland man to serve 40-year sentence in Griffith toddler's death
CROWN POINT | David Golub avoided a murder charge Monday but still received 40 years in prison after he took responsibility for the death of a…
$1 investment at Highland gas station nets $10M lottery jackpot
HIGHLAND | Someone made a very wise purchase at a gas station in Highland — to the tune of $10 million, state lottery officials said.
Highland grants raise to municipal employees
HIGHLAND | Full-time municipal employees will receive a pay raise.
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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.
Highland plans Spring Clean-Up Day collection Tuesday
HIGHLAND | Town of Highland will sponsor a Spring Clean-Up Day for residents Tuesday.
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