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Labor pains save Valpo native, family from tornado

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…

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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…

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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…

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JobSource receives $5,000 from Fifth Third Bank

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…

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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…

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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.

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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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YMCA briefs

Portage YMCA

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Duneland teachers spark excitiment in the classroom

“Daddy, I want to be a public school teacher.”

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Pet pantry donation

Pet pantry donation

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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…

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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…

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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

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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…

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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…

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Do you live your values? Inspiration Project stories reveal what you believe

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…

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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.

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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.

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Theater Drive construction to begin soon

PORTAGE | Construction of the new Theater Drive should begin in about three weeks.

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Labor pains save Valpo native, family from tornado

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…

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Region thief gets OK for late appeal

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…

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Valpo man charged with raping underage girl

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.

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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.

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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…

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NWI home sales continue winning streak

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…

May 22, 2013 12:30 pm

Central Park Plaza Market celebrates opening day on June 1

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,…

May 22, 2013 10:09 am

Thomas Jefferson Middle School competes at National Science Olympiad

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…

May 22, 2013 9:54 am

Porter County crime briefs

Vacant house in Portage is found vandalized, items taken 

May 22, 2013 12:00 am

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 …

May 22, 2013 12:00 am

Donation to assist low-income families

Donation to assist low-income families

May 22, 2013 12:00 am

Top speller

Top speller

May 22, 2013 12:00 am

Hilltop Neighborhood House gets a makeover

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…

May 22, 2013 12:00 am

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.

May 22, 2013 12:00 am

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…

May 22, 2013 12:00 am

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…

May 22, 2013 12:00 am

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…

May 22, 2013 12:00 am

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 …

May 21, 2013 8:45 pm

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…

May 21, 2013 6:19 pm

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May 21, 2013 5:37 pm

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.

May 21, 2013 5:25 pm

Roundabout work

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…

May 21, 2013 5:06 pm Photos

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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…

May 21, 2013 3:38 pm

Plan in works for administrative stucture of newly merged Ivy Tech regions

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…

May 21, 2013 2:38 pm

South Central School Corp. superintendent arrested

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.

May 21, 2013 2:30 pm

Westville guard charged with trafficking with inmate

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 …

May 21, 2013 2:23 pm

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…

May 21, 2013 2:00 pm

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.

May 21, 2013 11:20 am

HEALTH BRIEFS: Reduced mammogram rates offered

LAPORTE | Several Indiana University Health locations are offering mammograms in May at a $95 discounted rate.

May 21, 2013 12:00 am

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…

May 21, 2013 12:00 am

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…

May 21, 2013 12:00 am

Porter County Veterans Treatment Court lauded for successes

Porter County Veterans Treatment Court lauded for successes

PORTAGE | On the surface, Noah Hamilton looked like a success.

May 20, 2013 10:46 pm Photos

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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.

May 20, 2013 9:00 pm
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