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Man faces 10-year sentence for molesting infant
VALPARAISO | A 22-year-old Michigan City man faces a 10-year prison sentence after pleading guilty Monday to molesting an infant girl.
LaPorte County Election Board uphold's candidacy of commissioner hopeful
LAPORTE | What could be a hotly contested rematch between a former LaPorte County Commissioner and the man who defeated him four years ago has…
Tonka truck burglary reported
MILL CREEK | Someone kicked in a LaPorte County garage door and stole vintage Tonka trucks.
Tonka truck burglary reported
MILL CREEK | Someone kicked in a LaPorte County garage door and stole vintage Tonka trucks.
Man bails from sinking boat
LAPORTE | Police responded to a call regarding a possible drowning victim, but discovered instead a handicapped LaPorte County man who bailed …
HEALTH BRIEFS: Breast cancer support Aug. 6
VALPARAISO | Porter Regional Hospital will host a support group for Hope & Healing, geared for people coping with breast cancer, whether n…
Man faces 10-year sentence for molesting infant
VALPARAISO | A 22-year-old Michigan City man faces a 10-year prison sentence after pleading guilty Monday to molesting an infant girl.
Nursing assistant named Ambassador of the Month
Kim Hunt, a health unit coordinator and certified nursing assistant, is the July Ambassador of the Month for Franciscan St. Anthony Health Mic…
World record flyer lands in LaPorte
LAPORTE | CarolAnn Garrartt started piloting small airplanes as a hobby, though not one that would allow her to see the world.
Hometown Days brings in crowds from all over region
NEW CARLISLE | Hundreds lined the street to catch a glimpse of the floats that paraded through downtown New Carlisle on Saturday for its annua…
NSA World Series 8U runners-up to finally play on the road
CROWN POINT | The Highland 8-year-old all-star softball team hasn't ventured too far from Northwest Indiana this summer.
Michigan City day care owner charged with manslaughter in boy's death
MICHIGAN CITY | Charges were filed Friday against the owner of a Michigan City day care center for the hanging death of a 5-year old boy.
Coming Sunday: A forgiving man overcomes double tragedies
Be sure to pick up Sunday's edition of The Times to read Marc Chase's column about the forgiving spirit of St. John resident Bill Marvel, who,…
Man convicted in killing jailed for going to Cubs game
LAPORTE | A man convicted of killing a teenager during a July Fourth party last year in Long Beach is going back to jail for attending a Chica…
LaPorte rallies around woman with flesh-eating disease
LAPORTE | Sandra Mullins is keeping her head up despite a battle with breast cancer and now a rare flesh-eating disease.
Citywide school supply drive underway
MICHIGAN CITY | Thirteen local groups have announced a communitywide school supply drive, which will run through Aug. 11. Supplies collected d…
New art series at Lubeznik Center for the Arts
MICHIGAN CITY | Lubeznik Center for the Arts will hold an opening reception for its new exhibits, Invasive Species, Transformation, and Aquati…
Woman, 78, hurt by pit bull
LAPORTE | A 78-year-old LaPorte woman was still “black and blue” Wednesday after a pit bull crawled under a fence and bit her.
Pit bull's days are numbered
LAPORTE | A pit bull that left two children with scars on their faces will be euthanized, county officials said.
High waves prompt Lake Michigan beach hazard advisory
A forecast including waves as high as 11 feet on Lake Michigan prompted a beach hazard statement for Lake, Porter, LaPorte and Cook counties t…
July 23, 2014 12:00 pm PhotosPhotos
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Head to the dunes for nature programs
The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore offers a variety of programs this month on the shores of Lake Michigan. For more information, call (219) …
Military briefs
King completes Air Force basic training
Annual car show set for Saturday
LAPORTE | The LaPorte County Historical Society is hosting its seventh annual Old Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday on the grounds of th…
Dragon boat racing planned
MICHIGAN CITY | Dunebrook is bringing Dragon Boat racing to LaPorte’s Stone Lake on Sept. 6. The event will be led by Dragon Boat Race co-chai…
Chief: Cause of pallet fire may remain mystery
HAMMOND | The cause of a fire that burned two mulch piles at the former Calumet Pallet Co. in Hammond may never be determined, an official said.
LaPorte medic to volunteer at Washington wildfires
Assisting at disasters on behalf of the American Red Cross is getting to be old hat for George Hayes, who is off to render aid in Washington, …
LP film company gets tax credits for $1.5 million expansion
LAPORTE | A maker of high quality films used in advertising and products like wall decals is expanding in LaPorte.
Home sales remain on even keel
Northwest Indiana single-family home sales in June were on a par with the robust sales of last summer, with overall sales dropping a slight 3.…
Two children hurt by same dog in separate attacks
LAPORTE | A pit bull bit two children on their faces in separate attacks outside LaPorte.
Man flown to Chicago hospital after LaPorte County crash
LAPORTE | A LaPorte man was flown to a Chicago-area hospital after a head-on crash that shut down a stretch of Ind. 39 north of LaPorte.
Local Franciscan hospitals join Anthem network
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana announced Monday eight hospital campuses in the Franciscan Alliance system are new participating …
HEALTH BRIEFS: Hospital offers babysitting classes
MICHIGAN CITY | Franciscan St. Anthony Health hospital in Michigan City will offer its next Safe Sitter babysitting course from 9 a.m. to 4 p.…
Air Quality Action Day declared throughout region
Environmental agencies in Indiana and Illinois are warning of poor air quality due to high ozone levels expected throughout the region Monday.
Zoo-B-Que fundraiser set for Saturday at Washington Park
MICHIGAN CITY | The Washington Park Zoo will host its annual Zoo-B-Que fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the zoo.
Anita Beezhold, Leon Simon named winners of Beverly Hillbillies Lookalike Contest
NWI Communities and The Theatre at the Center collaborated for the NWI Communities Beverly Hillbillies Lookalike Contest. Both Anita Beezhold,…
July 20, 2014 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Lawmakers often use study committees to develop legislation
INDIANAPOLIS | In addition to the gaming study, Hoosier lawmakers this summer and fall will take a closer look at issues ranging from juvenile…
Air Action Day warning issued for Sunday
An Air Quality Action Day has been forecast by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management for Northwest Indiana for Sunday and Monday.
Gaming study may be last chance to save casino industry
INDIANAPOLIS | The fate of Indiana's gaming industry and the 14,000 Hoosiers it employs may hinge on decisions made this summer by a small gro…
Northwest Indiana becoming familiar home for NSA 'B' World Series
It's not quite an annual thing, but it's getting there.
Purdue trustees approve new name for combined local campuses
Purdue University Northwest will be the name of the unified campuses of the university's Calumet and North Central locations.
Appeals court knocks time off LaPorte child molester's prison term
INDIANAPOLIS | A LaPorte murderer and child molester likely will die in prison, despite an Indiana Court of Appeals ruling Friday adjusting hi…
Indiana adds jobs, but unemployment rate creeps up
Indiana's unemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage points to 5.9 percent, despite a gain of 10,000 private-sector jobs in June, because more p…
Softball World Series heavy hitter for region's economy
Northwest Indiana is expected to see a $1.35 million economic impact when approximately 10,000 softball players and their families and friends…
LaPorte Chamber to host new teachers luncheon Aug. 7
LAPORTE | The Greater LaPorte Chamber of Commerce will host the new teachers welcome luncheon on Aug. 7 at the Silver Palace, 1719 State St.
Prosecutor: Crime knows no borders
PORTAGE | Crime knows no borders, but science, technology and cooperation between law enforcement can solve crimes and bring those who commit …
More projects brought into the fold
PORTAGE | The lack of a quorum on Thursday for the full Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission didn’t stop unanimous approval by th…
Candidacy of LaPorte County commissioner candidate challenged
LAPORTE | The candidacy of a man running for LaPorte County Commissioner is being challenged on allegations he lives in Michigan.
Appeals court denies LaPorte tourism bureau claim to web address
INDIANAPOLIS | A six-year battle over a website address between a LaPorte resort and the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau appears…
Suspect in LaPorte child rape case arraigned
LAPORTE | An 8-year-old LaPorte girl was being raped in a woods as her mother began calling out her name trying to find her, according to cour…
Startup to produce balloons able to float in 'near space'
MICHIGAN CITY | A local startup is hoping to give regular people the chance to start their own “space program” with its high-altitude balloons…
Nonprofit youth organizations can apply for IYI grants
INDIANAPOLIS | Indiana Youth Institute invites community and faith-based nonprofit organizations in Indiana serving children and youth to appl…
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