Hobart roommate's stabbing fueled by alcohol, police say

HOBART | A 32-year-old Hobart man was stabbed in the neck by his roommate after an apparent disagreement fueled by alcohol, police said.

Jurors critique judges, lawyers

Former Lake County jurors offered their opinions of attorneys and Lake Superior Court Judge Calvin Hawkins during a unique forum.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Malpractice lawsuits cost all of us

A few years ago, at a local legislative forum sponsored by the Indiana State Medical Association, there was a lively and interesting debate between one of our local legislators (who happened to also be a lawyer) and some docs who were attending.

Outgoing judge questions process of filling juvenile court vacancy

Lake Juvenile Court Judge Mary Beth Bonaventura is asking the Indiana Supreme Court to issue an order requiring her replacement be chosen through merit selection rather than seniority, according to letters obtained Friday by The Times.

Committee recommends settling lawsuit by man's next-of-kin

PORTAGE | The city's Advisory Claims Committee this week recommended settling a lawsuit. The recommendation will be taken under consideration Monday by the Board of Works.

Women arrested in prostitution sting in M'ville

Seven women were charged with prostitution following an undercover sting at a Merrillville hotel earlier this month, police said.

Couple face felony charges for sneaking into movie

PORTAGE | A Gary couple were arrested early Sunday and charged with a felony count of theft for sneaking into a movie.

Hobart police report two daytime house burglaries on Wednesday

HOBART | Two house burglaries believed unrelated were reported to police on Wednesday night, police Sgt. Jeremy Ogden said.

Lake Station mayor's stepdaughter files suit against city judge, city

LAKE STATION | A former city court clerk has filed a lawsuit claiming the city judge who fired her June 7 holds office illegally because he did not meet residency requirements.

Porter County crime briefs

Rifle missing after Portage home ransacked by burglars

Police: Online photo showed woman wearing stolen jewels

HOBART | A Crown Point woman broke into a friend's apartment then posed on Facebook with diamond earrings she had stolen, police said.

Hobart man accused of taking liquor, hitting security officer

HOBART | An 18-year-old Hobart man stole a bottle of vodka and hit a security guard as he was fleeing from Walmart, police said.

Hobart woman faces charges after visitor is wounded in leg

HOBART | Charges are pending against a 34-year-old Hobart woman after she admitted shooting a male visitor in the leg, police said.

Off-duty police to patrol Camelot

PORTAGE | Police here will beef up patrols in the Camelot Manor and Camelot Estates mobile home parks on the city's southwest side.

Hobart's deputy police chief will lead department for now

HOBART | The Police Department's second in command will serve as interim chief until a permanent replacement is named, Hobart Mayor Brian Snedecor said.

Some states unhappy about the idea of happy hours

The concept of happy hour, when bars offer lower prices or two-for-one specials, may seem like an American tradition, but is in fact illegal or restricted in quite a few places.

Patents and trademarks: My plants broke the law

To be offered patent protection, a seed variety must not have been sold in the U.S. for longer than a year, or elsewhere for longer than four years. The variety must also reproduce reliably and be distinct.