Hobart City Council delays hearing on $2.2M tax abatement request

HOBART | The City Council on Wednesday tabled a tax abatement request for a $2.2 million medical/office center to be built off 61st Avenue near Interstate 65.

Free legal assistance offered Wednesday in Lake Station

LAKE STATION | Indiana Legal Services will provide free legal assistance to parents from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Edison Junior/Senior High School, 3304 Parkside Ave.

Figueroa sentenced to six years for leaving fatal accident scene

VALPARAISO | With little emotion, Reinaldo Figueroa III turned to the family of Frank Ivey on Wednesday afternoon and apologized.

Free legal assistance available today at Lake Station school

LAKE STATION | Indiana Legal Services will provide free legal assistance to parents from 9 a.m. to noon today at Edison Junior/Senior High School, 3304 Parkside Ave.

What happens when legal issues arise there?

As a taxpayer in Valparaiso and Porter County, I am curious why one attorney has clients that represent so many local government entities. From my understanding these entities are and may not be limited to: Valparaiso, Porter County Council, Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission, Re…

Disciplined Hobart officer restored to full duty Monday

HOBART | Disciplined Hobart police Officer Kirk Homoky has had his badge and service revolver returned to him, interim Police Chief Vance Thompson said Friday.

Questions remain on status of disciplined Hobart police officer

HOBART | Disciplined Hobart police Officer Kirk Homoky remained on desk duty and not on patrol Wednesday, interim Police Chief Vance Thompson said.

Free legal counseling services offered Wednesday in Lake Station

LAKE STATION | Indiana Legal Services will provide free legal assistance to parents from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Edison Junior/Senior High School, 3304 Parkside Ave.

Judge deciding if stores must post tobacco apology

A federal judge will soon decide whether your next tank of gas or bottle of soda comes with a free apology from the Marlboro man and Joe Camel.

Attorney for disciplined Hobart firefighter recommends appeal

HOBART | The attorney for disciplined Hobart firefighter Lt. Mark Slonaker will recommend he file an appeal.

Silverstone Crossing slated for auction

HOBART | Silverstone Crossing, a long-stagnant commercial development, is slated for a future auction sale, a lawyer for one of the property owners said.

Suspended Hobart policeman hearing moved up to Dec. 13

HOBART | City officials moved up the disciplinary hearing for a suspended Hobart police officer after his attorney filed suit, City Attorney Anthony DeBonis said.

Free legal tips Wednesday at Lake Station's Edison High

LAKE STATION | Indiana Legal Services will provide free legal assistance to parents from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Edison Junior/Senior High School, 3304 Parkside Ave.

Suspended Hobart police officer alleges due process violations in federal suit

HOBART | The attorney for a suspended Hobart police officer filed suit on Monday saying his client's due process rights were violated. The suit was filed in U.S. District Court in Hammond.

Disabled parents face bias, loss of kids

Millions of Americans with disabilities have gained innumerable rights and opportunities in recent years, but advocates say barriers can block one basic human right: To be a parent.

Clay Patton

Valparaiso attorney Clay Patton is an elector for the Electoral College.

Hobart Plan Commission cheers plans for new microbrewery, brew pub

HOBART | The Plan Commission cheered plans for a new microbrewery/brew pub by amending city codes to allow breweries, wineries and distilleries in industrial zones.

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East Chicago native Richard J. Morrisroe opens law firm

EAST CHICAGO | Richard J. Morrisroe has never been afraid of challenges. Recently, Morrisroe and his partner officially opened Morrisroe Hebert LLP, in Buffalo, New York.