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Chief Justice encourages grads at alma mater
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts told graduates at La Lumiere School outside LaPorte on Friday that perseverance is the key to ov…
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Birthday party celebrates zoo’s 85 years
MICHIGAN CITY | The Washington Park Zoo is celebrating 85 years with a birthday party from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the zoo, 115 Lake Shore Dr.
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Honor your military heroes by emailing us their photos
MUNSTER | In honor of Memorial Day, www.nwicommunities.com is celebrating the men and women that make this country the wonderful "land of the …
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Does Your Image Impact Your Career
MICHICAN CITY | Goodwill Industries of Michiana is offering a Women’s Career Workshop on Image from 10 to 11 a.m. June 4 at the Impact Office …
Chief Justice encourages grads at alma mater
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts told graduates at La Lumiere School outside LaPorte on Friday that perseverance is the key to ov…
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Man charged, accused of severly beating malnourished dog
LAPORTE | A Westville-area man is charged with severely beating his malnourished dog after the pet killed one of the chickens he kept at his m…
WorkOne helping students land jobs
HAMMOND | Marvin Alvarez is the first member of his family to attend college. He also works part-time and plans to graduate this spring from I…
Michigan City officials OK mental health facilty near homes
MICHIGAN CITY | Some Michigan City area residents have lost their bid to keep a mental health treatment facility out of their neighborhood.
LaPorte County man electrocuted at Merrillville work site
Funeral services will be held Wednesday for a LaPorte-area man electrocuted on the job in Lake County.
South Central School Corp. superintendent arrested
The superintendent of the South Central School Corp. was arrested Monday night on allegations he physically assaulted a school district employee.
HEALTH BRIEFS: Reduced mammogram rates offered
LAPORTE | Several Indiana University Health locations are offering mammograms in May at a $95 discounted rate.
PNC graduation honors inspirational students
VALPARAISO | The family and friends of graduates were among the first to be congratulated at the 45th commencement of Purdue North Central.
May 20, 2013 9:00 pm PhotosPhotos
LaCrosse High School raising money for sick student
LACROSSE | LaCrosse High School is rallying behind one of its students to receive a kidney from her father after nearly dying.
Sculptures to go up at Washington Park
MICHIGAN CITY | The art movement that has spurred a budding comeback of Michigan City's downtown will be enhanced with sculptures extending to…
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…
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…
May 16, 2013 7:18 pm PhotosPhotos
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'…
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
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.
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…
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 …
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.
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
Tonagel chosen as new LaPorte High School principal
LAPORTE | Ben Tonagel is going back home to become the next principal at LaPorte High School.
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
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
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.
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
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…
Griffith woman arrested on DUI charge after flipping car in Michigan City
A Griffith woman was arrested and charged with drunken driving after her vehicle came to rest upside down Sunday in the middle of U.S. 12 near…
Valpo pair seriously hurt in crash
A Valparaiso woman Monday was listed in critical condition after a motorcycle she was riding Sunday was hit by a car.
Kingsford Heights woman dies in single-vehicle accident
LAPORTE COUNTY | A 20-year-old woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash Monday morning near Kingsford Heights.
Old Michigan City dump leaching trash into Trail Creek
MICHIGAN CITY | More than 200 tons of rock was laid Saturday and Sunday on the banks of Treek Creek to stop more garbage at an old city dump f…
Truck mishap spills 50,000 lbs of onions onto U.S. 20
Travel on a stretch of U.S. 20 was temporarily restricted Sunday when 50,000 pounds of onions wound up spilling from an overturned semi truck …
Michigan City gun drive nets 69 weapons
MICHIGAN CITY | The Michigan City Police Department brought in 69 weapons over the weekend in the city's seventh annual gun drive.
Michigan City bakery, E.C. man earn WorkOne awards
Hearthside Food Solutions LLC in Michigan City received a WorkOne Achievement Award last week for partnering with WorkOne to create employment…
Hyde Park Forum and Speak-Off winners announced
WESTVILLE | The 30th Purdue University North Central Hyde Park Forum Public Speaking Contest concluded with Ben Vernosky, of Valparaiso, named…
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