Observors: Van Til's indictment adds to region's political corruption stain

CROWN POINT | Prominent Lake County Democrat George Van Til's indictment Friday on felony fraud charges has local politicos wondering just how many more black eyes the party will take in the federal government's ongoing corruption probe.

PUC students recommend ways to strengthen downtown Hammond

HAMMOND | Downtown Hammond is a key focus as Purdue University Calumet and the city work to forge a stronger relationship, a top university official said.

South Shore CVA receives three awards

HAMMOND | The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority received three awards recognizing its newly updated website and the 2012 South Shore Air Show event poster.

Little Calumet River Fest set for today at Hammond park

HAMMOND | The Little Calumet River Fest runs today at Oxbow Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Carlson Oxbow Park.

Hammond officials investigating blaze at business in area hit by arsons

HAMMOND | Hammond fire investigators are probing a blaze at a used car lot early Friday in a neighborhood plagued by a series of arsons.

C.P. business owner, Penn. gun dealer named in separate indictments

HAMMOND | Federal authorities in Hammond announced the indictment Friday of a Pennsylvania gun dealer on nine counts alleging he conspired with two former Lake County police officers in a public corruption case involving firearms sales.

South Shore CVA receives 3 awards

HAMMOND | The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority recently received three awards recognizing their newly updated website and the 2012 South Shore Air Show event poster.

Hammond City Council, works board cancel May meetings

HAMMOND | Two Hammond meetings have been canceled this month.

The spirit of Hammond officer lives on to serve and protect

Time moves on and wounds slowly heal when tragedy is turned into positivity. While nothing can replace the loss of a loved one, or fill the void once filled by a child and a sibling now gone, the Betustak family of Hammond has takeN great solace in knowing through the pain of death they have…

Dyer couple overcomes adversity to graduate together from PUC

HAMMOND | Few students excuse themselves from the first day of class, but Purdue University Calumet’s Raymond Lukas had a good reason for leaving his Spanish 101 instructor, Barbara Shinovich, a phone message two days before the 2011 fall semester began.

Former S'ville financial adviser must repay $1.12M for fraud

HAMMOND | A former Schererville financial adviser must repay $1.12 million and serve four years on probation for defrauding an elderly client out of more than $800,000.

Scheub parts company with Democratic Party boss

CROWN POINT | Lake County Commissioner Gerry Scheub, D-Crown Point, and Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr., the Democratic county chairman, have become estranged over the county income tax.

Hammond day care fires one, reprimands others

HAMMOND | Multiple teachers have been reprimanded and at least one person fired in the wake of a state investigation into Northwest Family Services, state records show.

U.S. attorney plans Friday announcement in public corruption probe

HAMMOND | A news conference scheduled for Friday will announce "several matters" relating to public corruption, the Hammond-based U.S. attorney reported Thursday.

2 candidates confirm runs for Hammond City Council vacancy

HAMMOND | The pool of candidates vying for the vacant 2nd District seat on the Hammond City Council began to form Thursday.

Boys and Girls Club of NWI sends special thank you to “Excellence by Design” owner

HAMMOND | On May 11, Business owner, Norma Serrano-Williams of Excellence by Design, volunteered her time along with a few members of her crew, to mentor a group of 5 young ladies from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana’s Hammond Club, teaching them how to paint. These five youn…

Purdue Calumet student, Crown Point resident is animated about his future

HAMMOND | Igor Manevski is intrigued by animation.

Dyer couple, Illinois natives will graduate together from Purdue Calumet

HAMMOND | Few students excuse themselves from the first day of class, but Purdue University Calumet’s Raymond Lukas had a good reason for leaving his Spanish 101 instructor, Barbara Shinovich, a phone message two days before the 2011 fall semester began.”

Class of 943 spring graduates to be honored at Purdue Calumet Commencement

HAMMOND | Purdue University Calumet will honor a graduating class of 943 undergraduate and graduate candidates during Commencement Exercises Sunday at the Radisson Star Plaza Theater.

Plymouth graduate has enjoyed total package at Purdue Calumet

HAMMOND | Three reasons factored into Alexandria Starr’s decision to attend Purdue University Calumet: opportunities to get a Purdue education, take advantage of Chicago proximity and continue her basketball career..