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National Lakeshore activities focus on wildflowers
MICHIGAN CITY | Join a ranger at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore’s Heron Rookery from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday for a volunteer activity in the…
2 Chicago casino options threaten NWI jobs, tax revenue
INDIANAPOLIS | Northwest Indiana casinos, communities and residents stand to lose big if a suburban Illinois state lawmaker wins approval for …
2 Chicago casino options threaten NWI jobs, tax revenue
INDIANAPOLIS | Northwest Indiana casinos, communities and residents stand to lose big if a suburban Illinois state lawmaker wins approval for …
Ivy Tech introduces Gary president to the community
GARY | The new Ivy Tech Gary campus president envisions making the campus more community focused and engaging the entire community in emphasiz…
Pence, company officials confirm Jaeger-Unitek expansion in LaPorte
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence joined executives from the Jager Group on Wednesday in Hanover, Germany, to announce the company’s plans to expand ope…
Intruder demands gas money from LaPorte resident
LAPORTE | A man forced his way inside a LaPorte home Tuesday night demanding money for gasoline, but apparently he was not driving a car.
Pork chop dinner to benefit Pioneer Land
The 11th annual pork chop dinner to raise money for Pioneer Land outside LaPorte is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. April 26 in the community buildi…
Indiana graduation rates unchanged from 2012
INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana Department of Education says the state's high school graduation rates from 2013 are virtually the same as from the …
IU Health offers grants to schools
LAPORTE | Elementary schools in LaPorte and Starke counties are able to apply for new grants offered by Indiana University Health that will he…
Purdue University making strides, increasing numbers
WESTVILLE | While some universities across the country have declining student enrollment, Purdue University is reporting growth.
NWI schools receive four-star designation
More than 40 local schools received a four-star school designation for the 2012-13 school year from the Indiana Department of Education.
Officials investigate death of 13-year-old LaPorte girl
Lisa Brown was giving her 13-year-old daughter, Janna, over-the-counter medication for what she thought was a bad cold or the flu but the girl…
HEALTH BRIEFS: Doctor to talk knee options
FLOSSMOOR | Dr. David Smith, an orthopedic surgeon on staff at the Advanced Orthopedic Institute at Ingalls, will host a lunch discussion at n…
Icy, snow-covered roads cause crashes, slow a.m. commute
As much as 5 inches of snow fell in some parts of the region Monday night into Tuesday morning, causing multiple accidents on area roadways.
Share input with Lake Michigan Gateway Implementation Strategy Planning Team
MICHIGAN CITY | The public is invited to an open house conducted by the Lake Michigan Gateway Implementation Strategy planning team between 6:…
Lakefront Arts Festival application deadline extended
MICHIGAN CITY | Lubeznik Center for the Arts has extended its deadline for artist's applications to April 18 for its 2014 Lakefront Arts Festival.
Arson suspect, 13, arrested at mother's request
A 13-year-old Michigan City boy was arrested at the request of his mother who told police he has set several fires.
LaPorte County woman hurt by falling tree limb
A LaPorte-area woman doing yard work remained hospitalized Monday after being struck on the head by a falling tree branch.
Snow expected for evening rush
The first April snow in the Chicago region in three years is expected to fall by the Monday evening rush.
PNC holding Enrollment Day on April 23
WESTVILLE | Purdue University North Central invites prospective students to Enrollment Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 23.
John Davidson to perform in LaPorte
One of the biggest television stars and singers in the 70s and 80s is coming to LaPorte.
Indiana earns top grade for government transparency
INDIANAPOLIS | Indiana leads the nation in state government transparency on a report card issued this week by the nonpartisan U.S. Public Inte…
Expert help sought to handle pigeon issue at LaPorte City Hall
LAPORTE | Help is being sought from experts at Purdue University to help chase away pigeons that seem at times to be overtaking the newly reno…
April 10, 2014 4:08 pm PhotosPhotos
Family sock hop Saturday
LAPORTE | It’s time to dust off the saddle shoes and poodle skirts and bring the whole family to the LaPorte County Historical Society Museum …
South Shore Arts hosts luncheon and networking
MICHIGAN CITY | South Shore Arts will host its April Chamber Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lubeznik Center for the Arts, …
Great Lakes Catering employee receives ROSE Award
MICHIGAN CITY | Mary Carr has been a familiar, friendly face to many of Michigan City’s service clubs for years, happily serving lunches all o…
Former football player weighs in against drug use
LAPORTE | A former college football star and record-setting weight lifter turned minister will visit LaPorte to try to steer children onto the…
LP company plans to grow
LAPORTE | A plant where rubber seals and other similar products have been made for decades in LaPorte has future growth plans.
Four IUN students honored for their volunteer spirit
GARY | Four Indiana University Northwest students were honored last week with the Women Helping Women: Honoring Student Volunteer Leadership a…
Funds preserve services for elderly, disabled
LAPORTE | Rides to the doctor and other services for elderly and disabled residents throughout LaPorte County will be here to stay long term.
Fiery semi rollover closes Toll Road in Michigan City
MICHIGAN CITY | A semitrailer hauling a load of potatoes rolled over on the Indiana Toll Road early Monday and burst into flames, closing all…
April 07, 2014 6:30 pm PhotosPhotos
Dierks Bentley to perform at LaPorte County Fair
LAPORTE | The LaPorte County Fair has just added its second major country music superstar to this year's entertainment line up.
Michigan City man gets 20 years in death of retired teacher
A Michigan City man is serving a 20-year prison sentence for the beating death of a retired teacher.
Crash sends six to hospital
LAPORTE COUNTY | LaPorte County police are investigating suspicions that alcohol was involved in a single-vehicle crash that left six people h…
Purdue extends contract for PNC chancellor
As Purdue University Calumet in Hammond and Purdue University North Central in Westville work to consolidate the two campuses, the Purdue Univ…
Company acquires Michigan City endodontics clinic
MICHIGAN CITY | An Illinois company has acquired a Michigan City endodontics clinic called PKR Endodontics, 8809 W. 400 North.
Pedestrian survives being struck by Amtrak
LAPORTE | A man found a day after being hit by an Amtrak train told police he didn't seek medical treatment, choosing to try and drink away the pain.
Sandin Manufacturing planning 28,000-square-foot expansion
MICHIGAN CITY | A wire rope and cable business will get about a third bigger after an upcoming expansion.
Cutting ties: LaPorte barber retires after nearly half century
LAPORTE | For Tim Daniels, cutting hair was his way out from the physical grind of the steel mills, but now, almost 50 years later, the LaPort…
Lake County suffers state's largest population decline
In terms of demographic trends, Northwest Indiana is a tale of two counties.
Satellite Inn under new ownership
UNION MILLS | Legend has it that alcohol was served during Prohibition at what's now the Satellite Inn in Union Mills.
Westville Correctional staff are recognized
Three teachers at the Westville Correctional Facility were recognized for their selfless act in assisting a stranded motorist.
Kankakee Valley REMC member will win $4,000 vacation at annual meeting
WANATAH | Kankakee Valley REMC is celebrating 75 years at its annual meeting Tuesday.
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Purdue board likes the idea of PUC/PNC consolidation
WESTVILLE | Members of the Board of Trustees for Purdue University had nothing but good things to say about the consolidation of Purdue Univer…
April 04, 2014 8:15 pm PhotosPhotos
Fish frys
CALUMET CITY | American Legion Post 330 fish frys are back on Fridays through April 18, serving cod, lake perch, shrimp and chicken tenders at…
Ivy Tech, high school team to offer evening classes
LAPORTE | Ivy Tech Community College Northwest will offer evening courses at LaPorte High School, 602 F St., beginning in the fall.
LaPorte man given eight-year prison term in OWI fatality
LAPORTE | A LaPorte man was sentenced Wednesday to eight years in prison for a drunken driving accident in which his friend was killed.
LaPorte man, 83, hurt while burning leaves
An 83-year-old LaPorte area man suffered third-degree burns Wednesday after his clothing and his golf cart caught fire.
Lost moped driver arrested, charged with DUI
LAPORTE COUNTY | A man driving a moped was arrested and charged with drunken driving after stopping to ask for directions at the home of an of…
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