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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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Hobart K-9 Unit holds “Woof Stock” Fundraiser Sunday
HOBART | HOBART – Police K-9’s are the unsung heroes of law enforcement, protecting their partners, searching for lost children and Alzheimer …
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Hobart chamber hosts annual golf event June 15 in M'ville
HOBART | The Hobart Chamber of Commerce is taking applications for the golf classic scheduled for June 15.
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…
The Week Ahead - Lake County
WEDNESDAY
Region middle schools score top state academic honors
INDIANAPOLIS | Students at Valparaiso's Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Washington Township Middle School took top honors in the state in t…
Hobart pet's death sparks concern
HOBART | Melissa Blake said she watched helplessly as her pet dog was attacked and viciously killed by another dog in her backyard earlier thi…
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TUESDAY
Gary man charged with fraud in credit card gas purchases
HOBART | A Gary man repeatedly used fraudulent credit cards to fill up car gas tanks for himself and friends at two local gas stations, police said.
3 racing motorcyclists involved in crash on 73rd Ave. in Hobart
HOBART | Three motorcyclists, seen racing at extremely high speeds, were involved in a crash Thursday night in the 2200 block of 73rd Avenue, …
Hobart hosts citywide garage sale Saturday featuring 98 participants
HOBART | The annual Trash or Treasurer citywide garage sale will be bigger and better than last year, said Raeann Trakas, special events coordinator.
Brook, Ind., man, girlfriend charged in Hobart burglary
HOBART | A man broke into a Hobart house with plans to steal jewelry while his girlfriend waited outside on standby, police said.
Hobart man, 28, is charged with theft at parents' home
HOBART | A 28-year-old Hobart man broke into his parents' Hobart home and took prescription drugs, alcohol, and jewelry, police said.
Sauk Village man, 24, charged with financial institution fraud
HOBART | A 24-year-old Sauk Village man attempted to cash a $1,600 fraudulent check at a Hobart bank and succeeded at another, police said.
Hobart announces Memorial Day trash pickup schedule
HOBART | The city's Department of Public Works will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.
Neglect trial for Jada Justice's mother scheduled for Feb. 25
CROWN POINT | The mother of slain Portage toddler Jada Justice is expected to go to trial Feb. 25.
Hobart woman charged with fraud, theft from Gary employer
HOBART | A Hobart woman used her former employer's credit card without permission to charge more than $4,000 for pool supplies and groceries, …
Gary man accused of armed robbery at Valpo gas station
HOBART | A Gary man, previously charged with armed robberies at gas stations in Merrillville and Hobart, is connected to a similar incident in…
Gary man accused of mischief, auto theft attempt in Hobart
HOBART | Police said they used blood samples left behind by a Gary man to connect him to an attempted truck theft in Hobart.
Seniors invited to lunch and health fair in Hobart
Maria Reiner Health Fair for Hobart senior citizens will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Ambassador Banquet Hall, 1767 E. 37th Ave.
Food Bank of NWI schedules 30th anniversary celebration
HOBART | The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana has scheduled its 30th anniversary celebration June 6 at the County Line Orchard, 200 S. County Li…
Brook, Ind., man accused of burglarizing home in Hobart
HOBART | A 24-year-old Brook, Ind., man told police he broke into a Hobart house Sunday night to steal jewelry he planned to sell for cash.
Hobart cops: Man threatened ex-girlfriend, new boyfriend
HOBART | A Hobart woman called police Sunday night when a former boyfriend threatened her and her new boyfriend with a gun, police said.
Hobart Girls Softball celebrates 50th season
HOBART | Wait a minute. I thought your mother was named "Marilyn" not "Marion."
Portage couple are charged in Hobart man's beating, robbery
HOBART | A Portage couple were charged with pistol-whipping a Hobart man with the intent of robbing him of cash and narcotics, police said.
Center honors volunteers at reception
HOBART | In honor of National Volunteer Week, Center for Possibilities held a reception recently to recognize those who freely give of their t…
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…
It's a new beetle invasion, and they're not from England
Beetlemania is sweeping the region, but the sound of thousands of screaming teenage girls that accompanied the original Beatlemania is being r…
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MONDAY
Hobart officials work and play at National Inclusion Project gala
HOBART | Michelle Higel, director of Community Partnerships at the Center for Possibilities, and Sharon Tarry, senior program director at the …
May 20, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
NIPSCO and JA team up to give students real-world experience
HOBART | Meister Elementary School students learned how to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and econ…
May 20, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Officials: Mentally ill children who don't get help can end up in criminal justice system
A developmentally disabled Crown Point teen was handcuffed by police and taken to the juvenile detention center after ramming a broom handle i…
Hobart council rejects resident's request for dogs
HOBART | A Hobart woman must find new homes for five of her eight dogs.
2 in custody in connection with Hobart armed robbery
HOBART | An adult and a juvenile are in custody following an armed robbery in an apartment Thursday night, police said.
Chick-fil-A to give away free chicken sandwiches Monday
HOBART | The Hobart Chick-fil-A is giving away a free original chicken sandwich to each guest from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday.
Hobart City Council honors soldier back from Afghanistan
HOBART | City officials honored Spc. Luke Ledyard on Wednesday at the City Council meeting.
Food bank receives $10,000 gift from County Line Orchard
GARY | The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana recently received a $10,000 donation from the County Line Orchard.
Mobile unit provides The Answer
HOBART | The Answer for Pregnancy Aid has served the tiniest members of local communities for more than 30 years.
Hobart Montessori school enrolling students for fall
HOBART | Montessori Academy in the Oaks is accepting enrollment for the fall semester.
Hobart board rejects review for disciplined officer
HOBART | The city's Board of Public Works on Wednesday unanimously turned down requests sought on behalf of the Hobart police officer recently…
Company to bring more than 100 jobs to Hobart
HOBART | A food manufacturing plant will be opening soon and bring with it nearly 120 jobs.
Photo club members exhibit their best
HOBART| Deep River County Park is hosting an exhibit of photos this month by members of the Lake County Parks Photography Club.
Make a donation to veterans for Poppy Days in Hobart
For more than 70 years, the American Legion Auxiliary has sponsored Poppy Days to remind us that millions have sacrificed their lives and heal…
SWAT school trains in Hobart
HOBART | More than a dozen police officers filled a vacant Hobart building Monday, but there was no reason for panic.
May 15, 2012 9:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Hobart council grants Cressmoor developer granted three-year extension
HOBART | The City Council has granted Cressmoor Estates developer Randy Hall another extension to start his 462-unit Hobart subdivision, a por…
Friends of Robinson Lake has $1,000 check for Park Board
HOBART | Friends of Robinson Lake will present a ceremonial check for $1,000 to the Hobart Park Board at its meeting at 6 tonight at Hobart Ci…
Dinner and fashion show benefit Parkinson's Disease groups
HOBART | "Evening in Paris" is the theme for the eighth annual Spring & Summer Style Show at Avalon Manor, 3550 E. U.S. 30. Proceeds will …
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MONDAY
Hobart camp could benefit from 'Celebrity Apprentice' connection
HOBART | Michelle Higel made it no secret who she was going to root for Sunday during the penultimate episode of NBC's reality TV show "Celebr…
May 13, 2012 9:05 pm PhotosPhotos
Hobart officials approve new tax break for business moving into former car dealership
HOBART | The City Council has given a two-year tax break to a local business planning to renovate a vacated car dealership.
May 13, 2012 8:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Center for Possibilities inclusion camp blends youngsters with, without disabilities
HOBART | Michelle Higel's daughter was born at 25 weeks and weighed less than 2 pounds when doctors told the family a brain hemorrhage may hav…
May 13, 2012 7:45 pm PhotosPhotos
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