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Labor pains save Valpo native, family from tornado
Picking through the debris of his tornado-demolished home Wednesday in Moore, Okla., Valparaiso native Jacob Schroeder hoped he might find thi…
Charges filed in Westville animal cruelty case
LAPORTE | A Westville area man is now charged with severely beating his malnourished dog after the pet killed one of the chickens he kept at h…
The Times presents seminar about marketing in a digital age
MUNSTER | The The Times Media Co. is offering solutions to ensure businesses are found in the realm of Internet searches and how business owne…
JobSource receives $5,000 from Fifth Third Bank
VALPARAISO | JobSource, the community employment division of Opportunity Enterprises, has received a $5,000 grant from Fifth Third Bank to pur…
Opportunity Enterprises seeking volunteers for Mudathlon
VALPARAISO | Opportunity Enterprises is seeking volunteers to work at the Mudathlon 3-mile race on July 20 at Graeber Family Farms in Boone Gr…
Portage mayor imposes police, fire hiring freeze
PORTAGE | Police and Fire merit boards were moving ahead this week to hire additional department members when they were told to stop.
Gary Parole District officials to host open house today
GARY | The Gary Parole District will host an open house at 11 a.m. today at 569 Tyler St., Gary.
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Duneland teachers spark excitiment in the classroom
“Daddy, I want to be a public school teacher.”
Art center offers summer camps
CHESTERTON | Jennifer Martin will be offering five week-long summer art camps from June to August at the Chesterton Art Center. Each session w…
Social Security honors all who serve
Every day of the year, Americans across the nation remember friends and family members who have served and sacrificed for their country. Memor…
Indiana Dunes State park offers glamorous camping weekend
CHESTERTON | If “roughing it” isn’t for you, Indiana Dunes State Park is offering a themed weekend for camping glamorously, May 31 through June 2
Runner, walker input first step in Sunset Hill Farm trail mapping
VALPARAISO | Nature enthusiasts and outdoor athletes had an opportunity Wednesday to provide input on a new trail map for Sunset Hill Farm Cou…
Police: Beware of tornado relief scams
Natural disasters such as the tornadoes that ripped apart communities in Texas and Oklahoma and the tragedies of Boston and Cleveland bring ou…
Do you live your values? Inspiration Project stories reveal what you believe
VALPARAISO | Porter-Starke Services wants residents to embrace health, balance and hope through an essay-writing activity based on an internat…
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.
Valpo FOP holds fundraiser Saturday to aid organizations
VALPARAISO | Valparaiso Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 76 will host a Nelson Chicken fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Theater Drive construction to begin soon
PORTAGE | Construction of the new Theater Drive should begin in about three weeks.
Labor pains save Valpo native, family from tornado
Picking through the debris of his tornado-demolished home Wednesday in Moore, Okla., Valparaiso native Jacob Schroeder hoped he might find thi…
Region thief gets OK for late appeal
INDIANAPOLIS | The untimely death of his attorney will enable an East Chicago man sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for an eight-month Highland…
Valpo man charged with raping underage girl
VALPARAISO | A 31-year-old local man is charged with raping an underage girl after providing her with alcohol.
22-year-old Valpo man found shot to death in Gary
GARY | A 22-year-old Valparaiso man was shot and killed early Wednesday in Gary.
Enviro leader touts ecotourism, partnerships
CHESTERTON | More needs to be done to help build partnerships between businesses and environmental organizations to maximize tourism dollars g…
NWI home sales continue winning streak
Northwest Indiana single-family home sales increased 26 percent in April as compared to one year ago, marking the 22nd straight month home sal…
Central Park Plaza Market celebrates opening day on June 1
VALPARAISO | The Central Park Plaza Market brought to you by Valparaiso Community Festivals & Events (VCFE) will open on Saturday, June 1,…
Thomas Jefferson Middle School competes at National Science Olympiad
VALPARAISO | Students from Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Valparaiso competed against teams from across the country in Saturday's Science O…
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Vacant house in Portage is found vandalized, items taken
VVA sets memorial service for Sunday in Chesterton
CHESTERTON | The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 905 of Porter County, will host a Memorial Day service at 2 p.m., Sunday at the Indiana …
Hilltop Neighborhood House gets a makeover
VALPARAISO | Hilltop Neighborhood House got a makeover last month, thanks to 75 volunteers brought together by Thrivent Financial for Lutheran…
Duneland Y now registering for summer programs
CHESTERTON | Beginning June 10, summer will come to life at the Duneland Family YMCA during the first day of Summer Day Camp.
PNC approved to offer Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
WESTVILLE | The Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) has granted approval to Purdue University North Central for the College of Engi…
History, heritage and honor on Memorial Day in Portage
Memorial Day has always been an important day to me. It gives me a chance to reflect on all the sacrifices men and women have made for the peo…
Marian Catholic announces Students of the Month for April
CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Marian Catholic High School announces the Students of the Month for April. Departments choose students that go above and bey…
Hebron approves 5-year master plan for parks
HEBRON | After taking a year to prepare the town's five-year park and recreation master plan, Steve Sibbrell can now try to find the money to …
Preventing teen suicide key to workshop
VALPARAISO | Social media plays a significant role in the incidence of teen suicide, a social worker said Tuesday at a Family & Youth Serv…
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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.
Roundabout work
Work on the five-points intersection continued Tuesday along Roosevelt Road. Work is expected to continue to the end of October or beginning o…
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County brings in human resources specialist
VALPARAISO | In hopes of getting a better grip on employee issues facing county government, the Porter County Board of Commissioners agreed Tu…
Plan in works for administrative stucture of newly merged Ivy Tech regions
A plan for the administrative structure of the north central and northwest regions of Ivy Tech Community College is in the works, with a draft…
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.
Westville guard charged with trafficking with inmate
WESTVILLE | A Merrillville woman, who worked as a guard at Westville Correctional Facility, was arrested Friday and charged with one count of …
RDA in negotiations to lure 250 jobs to region
The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority Board on Tuesday approved working with the state to land a new employer for the region th…
Concession stands burglarized at Washington Twp. schools
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | Two concession stands were burglarized sometime over the weekend at Washington Township schools, 383 E. Ind. 2.
HEALTH BRIEFS: Reduced mammogram rates offered
LAPORTE | Several Indiana University Health locations are offering mammograms in May at a $95 discounted rate.
Portage schools to expand pre-kindergarten program
PORTAGE | The Portage Township School Board approved spending $20,000 to expand its pre-kindergarten program into all eight elementary schools…
County Road 250 South in Morgan Township closed today for culvert replacement
MORGAN TOWNSHIP | The Porter County Highway Department will close 250 South today from 150 East to 75 East for culvert replacement in the morn…
Porter County Veterans Treatment Court lauded for successes
PORTAGE | On the surface, Noah Hamilton looked like a success.
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Kouts ponders front yard parking ban
KOUTS | The Town Council is expected to vote on an ordinance at its June meeting to prohibit residents from parking vehicles in their front yards.
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