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Purdue North Central graduates 565, marks several firsts
VALPARAISO | Brown and gold tassels swayed from mortar boards as the 565 members of the class of 2012 at Purdue University North Central walked in procession Monday night.
Former Cal College president to take reins of One Region, One Vision group
Dennis Rittenmeyer, former president of Calumet College of St. Joseph, has assumed the role of executive director of the newly formed One Region, One Vision for Northwest Indiana's Quality of Life.
Howey names local pols front-runners for lieutenant governor in GOP, Dem bids
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Pence on Thursday let supporters know he'll announce his choice for lieutenant governor soon.
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5K to aid homeless men
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Society of Innovators calls for nominations
Ivy Tech Community College Northwest's Society of Innovators seeks to celebrate the "thinkers, dreamers and doers" throughout Northwest Indiana’s seven-county region.
Wilson Industrial Sales expanding in Rensselaer
A wholesale marketer and distributor of inorganic chemicals is building a new facility in Rensselaer and plans to create up to 15 jobs in the city by 2015, the Indiana Economic Development Corp. said Wednesday.
Nelson to face Rokita in Newton, Jasper U.S. House race
INDIANAPOLIS | In her second try at the nomination, Tara Nelson defeated Lester Terry Moore in Tuesday's Democratic primary for Indiana's 4th Congressional District, which includes Newton and Jasper counties.
Playing With Purpose pays off for NN student-athlete
Jena Hooks, of Lake Village, is one of just 10 student athletes nationwide to receive the SportQuest Playing With Purpose scholarship award this year.
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Right-to-work fight continues in Newton, Jasper House race
INDIANAPOLIS | The strength of pro-union Republicanism will be tested May 8 in the primary race for the 16th Indiana House District, which includes the northern three-fifths of Newton and Jasper counties.
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nwi.com features new look
You may notice some subtle changes to nwi.com as we move The Times Media Co.'s website to new templates.
Indiana Republicans focus on unity at spring dinner
CARMEL, Ind. | The Indiana Republican Party may be in the midst of a divisive U.S. Senate primary, but you wouldn't have known it Tuesday night at the party's spring dinner.
Tony Hiatt named principal for new Hanover Central Middle School
CEDAR LAKE | Tony Hiatt has moved up to the principal's office, but he's brought his passion for the classroom with him.
NWI home sales, prices show progress
Existing single-family home sales in Northwest Indiana increased 9.9 percent in March, marking the ninth month in a row sales have notched a year-over-year increase, according to the Greater Northwest Indiana Association of Realtors.
Two Democrats vie to challenge Rokita for Congress
INDIANAPOLIS | Democrats in Indiana's 4th Congressional District will decide next month whether a former Newton County assessor or a Lafayette project manager should face U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita, R-Indianapolis, in the general election.
Steel City Kennel Club dog show continues today at Lake County Fairgrounds
CROWN POINT | From pocket-sized pooches to massive canines, more than 900 purebreds are putting their best paw forward at the annual Steel City Kennel Club dog show at the Lake County Fairgrounds this weekend.
April 14, 2012 7:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Water rate hearings to take place in Merrillville, DeMotte
Hearings on rate increases for customers of subsidiaries of Utilities Inc. are scheduled for Merrillville and DeMotte.
Freeze watch again issued for region
Temperatures are again expected to dip below the freezing mark Wednesday night into Thursday morning, prompting a freeze watch for the region.
Freeze watch issued for region
Sensitive vegetation and crops that started to grow in the record-warm March could be threatened by below freezing temperatures late Tuesday and early Wednesday, forecasters said.
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Indiana shorts counties $206M; revenue commissioner resigns
INDIANAPOLIS | State Budget Director Adam Horst blamed a Department of Revenue programming error Thursday for Indiana's failure to distribute $206 million in county income tax revenue since January 2011, including $3.7 million to Porter County.
Freeze watch issued for region
Below freezing temperatures forecast for overnight have triggered a freeze watch for the region.
Area fourth-graders head to Indy for history lesson
For the ninth year, thousands of Hoosier fourth-grade students will learn about Indiana's legendary motor sports culture through the 500 Festival and Indianapolis 500® Education Program, presented by Indiana University Health.
Five former Ind. Republican chairmen endorse Lugar
INDIANAPOLIS | Five former chairmen of the Indiana Republican Party on Monday endorsed U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar in his re-election bid against Republican State Treasurer Richard Mourdock.
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Kankakee Valley REMC bills will go up in May
Kankakee Valley REMC residential members will see their electric bills increase 6.9 percent in May, as the utility seeks to recoup increased costs for power it purchases.
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Wind advisory issued for region
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the region, with gusts of up to 55 mph possible.
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Severe thunderstorms, hail possible this afternoon
Strong winds, severe thunderstorms and hail could whip through the region this afternoon, forecasters said.
Elementary school students figure on winning at Indiana Academic Math Bowl
CROWN POINT | It was standing room only Thursday at Col. John Wheeler Middle School when 11 elementary schools met head-to-head for the Indiana Academic Math Bowl.
March 01, 2012 8:06 pm PhotosPhotos
Wind advisory issued for region
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the region from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with wind gusts of up to 50 mph possible.
NWI Meals on Wheels celebrates 35th year with annual charity gala
HOBART | James Donovan, president of Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana, still finds the numbers associated with his nonprofit organization staggering.
February 26, 2012 6:30 pm PhotosPhotos
Fishermen find dead alligator in a Kankakee River logjam
STARKE COUNTY | Two fisherman found a dead alligator Sunday in the Kankakee River near the English Lake public access site, officials said.
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NWI homes sales get lift in first month of year
Home sales in Northwest Indiana began the year on the upbeat in January, with 7.6 percent more single-family existing homes sold than in the year-ago month, the Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS reported.
Symbolic time of sacrifice, service begins for Christians
Many Christians in Northwest Indiana worshiped in churches to observe Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent — a sacred period of spiritual preparation.
February 22, 2012 2:10 pm PhotosPhotos
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MONDAY
Utility advocate wants public comment on water rate hikes
The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor is seeking public comment on two proposed water rate hikes, one in Merrillville.
Region residents take ownership of more than $4 million in unclaimed property
INDIANAPOLIS | Nearly 6,000 unclaimed properties worth more than $4 million were returned to residents or former residents of Northwest Indiana last year, Attorney General Greg Zoeller said.
How do you observe Lent? Share your story
Has the tradition of giving something up for Lent changed for you? Do you do something different for Lent, such as charitable deeds? We're interested in your new -- and old -- Lenten traditions. Contact Times Porter County Editor John Scheibe…
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Indiana Society of Chicago owes its start to George Ade
The Indiana Society of Chicago has met in Chicago once a year for 105 years, and is an organization comprised of politicians and business professionals who are either Indiana-based or affiliated with Indiana schools, companies or institutions.
Westfield Southlake announces eatery, retailers coming in 2012
HOBART | Westfield Southlake mall officials on Wednesday announced three new tenants: Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant in summer and retailers Akira and Teavana in spring.
Company: Band resisted delaying Ind. concert
INDIANAPOLIS | Country duo Sugarland resisted delaying the start of a concert in August at the Indiana State Fair despite threatening weather that later caused a deadly stage collapse, the fair's top official testified in a lawsuit against th…
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Purdue North Central graduates 565, marks several firsts
VALPARAISO | Brown and gold tassels swayed from mortar boards as the 565 members of the class of 2012 at Purdue University North Central walke…
May 21, 2012 9:45 pm PhotosPhotos
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