Newton Co. man dies in Washington, D.C., motorcycle crash

A Newton County man was killed Friday night when his motorcycle collided with a car in downtown Washington, D.C., where he was participating in the weekend-long Rolling Thunder motorcycle ride to honor veterans.

Semi crashes into utility pole, trees, Newton County house

LAKE VILLAGE | A semi crashed into a house at 4310 W. Ind. 10 on Wednesday, officials said.

Prison officials fish for tips with cold case playing cards

Indiana prisoners will have the faces of cold case homicide victims and missing persons on the only decks of playing cards available for purchase in state prisons.

Woman dies following fire in Newton Co. field

LAKE VILLAGE | A 71-year-old Lake Village woman died Friday morning following a fire in a field outside her home, officials said.

Hunters accused of violations on waterfowl season opening

State authorities cited four area men Saturday for hunting waterfowl over a baited area.

Playing With Purpose pays off for NN student-athlete

Jena Hooks, of Lake Village, is one of just 10 student athletes nationwide to receive the SportQuest Playing With Purpose scholarship award this year.

Lake Village woman killed in crash in rural Hanover Twp.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP | One driver in a fatal crash Sunday night in rural Hanover Township has been identified as Rita Stegler, 53, of Lake Village.

Car, semitrailer wreck leaves Lake Village man, 86, dead

LAKE VILLAGE | A man was killed after a semitrailer slammed into his car, police said.

4th-graders dedicate poetry to retiring teacher and principal

LAKE VILLAGE | Fourth-graders at Lake Village Elementary School published a book, "Giggle, Giggle 'n' Laugh" and dedicated it to teacher Sandy Bell and Principal Carolyn Bucko, who both retired this year.

Parents install new playground equipment at Lake Village school

LAKE VILLAGE | Several families spent a weekend early this school year installing new playground equipment bought by the Lake Village Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization.

WorkOne Access Points open at Newton, Roselawn libraries

Two new WorkOne Access Points will be providing local residents access to employment, career planning and job training information.

Newton Co. man who went missing when home exploded found alive

A man wanted by police who went missing after his Lake Village home exploded Wednesday was found alive by family members in a garage near his property Thursday morning, authorities said.

Homeowner missing after house explodes

LAKE VILLAGE | Officials are searching for a Lake Village man after his home exploded Wednesday morning just hours before he was scheduled to appear in Newton County court.