Police: Driver dies after crash with semi in Newton County

KENTLAND | The Newton County Sheriff's Department and Indiana State Police are investigating a fatal crash Friday morning north of Kentland.

Newton Co. meth lab investigation nets two arrests

KENTLAND | Two Kentland residents are being held at the Newton County Jail on charges related to the discovery of a meth lab, police said early Monday.

8-year-old boy stabbed multiple times in Kentland home

KENTLAND | A 66-year-old man is being held without bond at the Newton County Jail on attempted murder and resisting law enforcement charges after allegedly stabbing an 8-year-old boy multiple times in a Kentland home, police said.

Five from region chosen for state boards, commissions

INDIANAPOLIS | A Valparaiso woman who leads an organization that develops workforce solutions for cities and companies in Northwest Indiana is among five region residents recently appointed or reappointed by Gov. Mitch Daniels to various state boards and commissions.

10 adults, 2 juveniles arrested in Newton County drug bust

KENTLAND | A five-month undercover investigation has resulted in multiple arrests, Kentland police said.

Newton County traffic stop yields $20,000 in cash, drugs

A Newton County sheriff's deputy making a traffic stop Thursday discovered $20,000 cash, marijuana and other drugs hidden in a vehicle, police said.

Blood drive held today at Newton County Fair

KENTLAND | Newton County Sheriffs Office will host the annual Fallen Officers Blood Drive today at the Newton County Fair, 12100 S. Punkin Vine Road, Kentland.

Man's conviction stands despite former Newton prosecutor's lapsed law license

INDIANAPOLIS | An Indianapolis man initially brought to court while the law license of former Newton County Prosecutor Ed Barce was inactive is not entitled to have his conviction automatically set aside, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Friday.

Indiana Fallen Officers' Blood Drive scheduled June 25, 26

CROWN POINT | The Indiana Fallen Officers' Blood Drive is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 25 and 26 in the Sheriff's Department at the Lake County Government Complex.

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.

Aluminum extrusion products maker closing Kentland plant

An aluminum extrusion products manufacturer is shuttering its only Newton County operation later this year.

Pantry On The Go offers free food

Northwest Indiana McDonald's Operators are partnering with the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana to help fight hunger in underserved communities throughout Northwest Indiana.

State wants thousands repaid by Kentland's former clerk-treasurer

INDIANAPOLIS | Using taxpayer dollars to buy a poultry roaster for personal use is one reason the State Board of Accounts wants $3,249.16 repaid by the former clerk-treasurer of Kentland.

PDF: State Board of Accounts audit of Town of Kentland

The State Board of Accounts wants former Kentland Clerk-Treasurer Deborah Plunkett to repay $3,249.16 it says is missing or was misspent.

Pun'kin Vine Fair sprouts in Newton County

KENTLAND | A new grandstand, major fair events and free concerts by up-and-coming local groups will highlight the 91st Annual Newton County Pun'kin Vine Fair today through Saturday.

Visclosky: Chinese aluminum extrusion threatens U.S.

U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Merrillville, testified Tuesday before the International Trade Commission that the impact of aluminum extrusions from China has imperiled the domestic work force and producers, including in Northwest Indiana.