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Park Board approves contract for E.C. golf course work
EAST CHICAGO | The Park Board has approved a $114,649 contract for ServiScape, LLC to perform lawn and course maintenance at the city-owned Ma…
Jobless rate in NWI falls dramatically; Indiana rate bumps down
The unemployment rates in the region dipped dramatically, while Indiana's unemployment rate dipped slightly in April, according to government …
Chicago man gets 145 days in jail for fatal punch
LAPORTE | A 20-year-old Chicago man apologized to the parents of 17-year-old Kevin Kennelly Jr. before he was sentenced Thursday for killing t…
Michigan City school board going paperless
MICHIGAN CITY | It's a sign of the times but not everybody is happy about the Michigan City School Board going paperless.
No charges in muskrat shooting incident
A Michigan City area man will not face jail time for shooting a neighbor's house when he fired at a muskrat.
Local banks earn national honors
The parent companies of Munster-based Peoples Bank and Michigan City-based Horizon Bank have received recognition as ranking among the nation'…
Summit strengthening environmental ties across state line
GARY | Calumet-area stakeholders gathered Tuesday for the first of a two-day summit aimed at making connections on environmental issues across…
May 14, 2013 6:09 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
NIRPC moves forward to improve public participation
PORTAGE │ A committee of the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission has approved the agency’s new public participation plan.
Laporte hospital in top 20 for safety
LAPORTE | IU Health La Porte Hospital is viewed as one of the best in terms of patient safety, according to AARP.
HEALTH BRIEFS: Gynecology program certified
MICHIGAN CITY | Franciscan St. Anthony Health hospital in Michigan City and three of its surgeons have been certified by the Center of Excelle…
Justice Roberts to speak at La Lumiere commencement
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts will deliver the commencement address at La Lumiere School north of LaPorte, where he graduated …
Police: Man who crashed motor bicycle was drunk
A LaPorte-area man who crashed on a motor-driven bicycle had a blood alcohol content five times the legal limit, according to LaPorte County p…
LaPorte man reports thousands in cash stolen from his home
LAPORTE | Thousands of dollars in cash were taken in a LaPorte burglary.
Lake County women injured in vehicle crash on I-94
LAPORTE | Two Lake County women were injured with nonlife threatening injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 94 in LaPorte County, s…
PNC students showcase their talents
WESTVILLE | Tek Lentine designed a robot that would be similar to the Mars Rover, and when it was built, the remote-controlled device worked j…
May 12, 2013 5:45 pm PhotosPhotos
Top Democrat condemns GOP 'punting' to expand Medicaid eligibility
INDIANAPOLIS | House Democratic Leader Scott Pelath, D-Michigan City, is only half-joking when he describes a new law permitting the sale of u…
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LaPorte County farm family honored for 115 years heritage
When Gerald Werner's great-grandfather settled in the rich farm country of Indiana from his native Germany, he planted the seeds of a heritage…
May 11, 2013 1:20 pm PhotosPhotos
Police investigate allegations of animal cruelty in Westville
LAPORTE COUNTY | Police are pursuing charges against a Westville area man who is suspected of beating his dog for killing one of the chickens …
Purdue's proposed budget includes increases for PNC
WEST LAFAYETTE | The Purdue University board of trustees on Friday approved a proposed budget for fiscal year 2014 that includes a decrease fo…
INDOT provides 'blueprint' of plans for next few years
LAPORTE | Residents of Northwest Indiana interested in upcoming transportation plans in the region were invited Thursday to an open house host…
Guns belonging to Chesterton police officer stolen
A Chesterton police officer had his department issued firearm stolen in an apparent burglary at his Michigan City area home.
Racer arrested again in LaPorte
LAPORTE | A once-rising star in racing midget and sprint cars is in legal trouble again.
Using wrong mail service dooms LaPorte woman's malpractice claim
INDIANAPOLIS | Even as it teeters on the brink of bankruptcy, the U.S. Postal Service often remains the best choice for mailing legal document…
Scholarship offered to seniors at Northwest Indiana schools
Graduating high school seniors from Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton and Jasper counties can apply for a scholarship program offered by the Food …
Call for creative thinkers begins
MERRILLVILLE │ Another year of discovering the most creative thinkers and innovators of Northwest Indiana begins Friday.
State tourism chief aiming for more visitors
MICHIGAN CITY | A new theme to attract more tourists to Indiana and taking advantage of improved highways are strategies the state's tourism o…
May 09, 2013 10:45 am PhotosPhotos
PNC offers updated Saturday MBA program
WESTVILLE | The Purdue North Central University Saturday MBA program has been updated and improved using input received from faculty, student…
Tonagel chosen as new LaPorte High School principal
LAPORTE | Ben Tonagel is going back home to become the next principal at LaPorte High School.
Plans for powerboat race events in LaPorte outlined
LAPORTE | Organizers of the upcoming Maple City Grand Prix in LaPorte went over parking and other details of the boat race Tuesday night in fr…
LaPorte considers key boxes be required for city businesses
LaPorte firefighters want immediate access to the keys of a building, not only in the event of a fire but also false alarms.
HEALTH BRIEFS: Free wellness programs set
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP | Porter Regional Hospital this month will host a free wellness program about hemorrhoids and another about preventing and ma…
Area postal workers collect nonperishable food Saturday
HOBART | The National Association of Letter Carriers branch of Crown Point, Lowell and Hobart will be collecting nonperishable food items on S…
Polka party makes woman's wish come true
MICHIGAN CITY | Frania Turley, a lifelong Michigan City resident, sang polka songs on the radio before television was invented. More than a ha…
May 07, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
LaPorte man injured in crash with alleged drunken driver
MICHIGAN CITY | A Knox woman is accused of being drunk when she injured a man in a motor vehicle crash near Michigan City.
Remains found near Michigan City to receive DNA testing
MICHIGAN CITY | Authorities are hoping science can shed light on the identity of human remains found Friday in a wooded area west of Michigan City.
Auto dealers gather in Michigan City
MICHIGAN CITY | People involved in the used car business from thoughout Indiana and Illinois descended upon Michigan City on Monday with an ey…
May 06, 2013 3:01 pm PhotosPhotos
Valparaiso High concert band places 7th in state competition
Three local high school concert bands competed Saturday at a statewide competition, with Valparaiso High School placing seventh out of 16 bands.
DCS continues to roll out program to provide mental health services to youth
INDIANAPOLIS | Twenty-five Indiana children are receiving mental health services as part of state officials' pledge to close a funding gap, sa…
PNC early childhood education students get real-life experience
WESTVILLE | Early childhood education students at Purdue North Central have been working with organizations throughout the region to enhance t…
May 04, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
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Michigan City squad cars damaged in chase
A man was allegedly drunk when he crashed into two Michigan City police squad cars and caused a power outage during a chase.
State tourism director to speak at local ROSE Luncheon
MICHIGAN CITY | The executive director of the Indiana Office of Tourism Development will be the guest speaker at the May 9 ROSE Awards luncheo…
Man accused of beating child to death sentenced to 40 years in prison
MICHIGAN CITY | A Michigan City man accused of beating to death a 4-year-old boy was sentenced to 40 years in prison, officials said.
3 local high school bands to compete in state finals Saturday
Bands from Munster, Valparaiso and LaPorte high schools will head to Indianapolis to compete with bands from 13 other schools in Saturday’s IS…
LaPorte County positioning itself for fight with Lake County over tourism bureau
LAPORTE | LaPorte County could be positioning itself for a legal fight with Lake County in a brewing turf war over tourism.
Funds freed for PNC student activities center
WESTVILLE | The green light has been given to move forward on a $34 million facility at Purdue University North Central that will give student…
May 01, 2013 5:55 pm PhotosPhotos
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LaPorte County Lincoln Day Dinner reservations due today
Eric Holcomb, chairman of the Indiana Republican Party, and LaPorte Mayor Blair Milo will be the principal speakers at the LaPorte County Repu…
Coho Classic set for Saturday, Sunday in Michigan City
MICHIGAN CITY | Michigan City kicks off its Lake Michigan fishing season this weekend with a salmon competition attended by anglers from throu…
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