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Rivera completes basic training

Police seek public's help identifying person who dumped puppies

PORTER | Karen Read stopped late Friday night when she saw a set of eyes in the road, reflected in her headlights.

Learn about 'Experience Economy' Wednesday in Porter

PORTER | Business owners and employees throughout the region are invited to a free seminar to learn about three major trends in the nation today and how to take advantage of them.

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Businesses invited to learn how to take advantage of trends

PORTER | Business owners and employees throughout the region are invited to a free seminar to learn about three major trends in the nation today and how to take advantage of them.

Science programs offered at National Lakeshore

PORTER | Meet with researchers conducting scientific investigations at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore on Friday and Saturday for “Indiana Dunes, Science and YOU!”

Porter police investigating string of burglaries

PORTER | A Porter woman and her friends walked into her apartment while two men dressed in black were leaving through the apartment's sliding glass door.

Porter approves GPS locator safety signs

PORTER | Just one night after Chesterton’s town council approved placement of GPS locator safety signs throughout their trails and parks, Porter also made the move toward extending the reach of emergency services during Tuesday night’s meeting.

Drug take-back events set for Saturday

Several police departments in Northwest Indiana will take part in the annual Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day sponsored by The Drug Enforcement Administration.

Band Boosters breakfast

The Chesterton High School Band Boosters will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon today at the Porter VFW, 1290 Wagner Road. Cost is $7 per person.

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Band Boosters breakfast

The Chesterton High School Band Boosters will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon today at the Porter VFW, 1290 Wagner Road. The cost is $7 per person. The menu includes eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, toast, juice, coffee and milk. Band members include,…

Earth Day

Dunes National Park Association names new officers

The Dunes National Park Association named new officers recently who will work on committees that will handle the strategic planning, finances, marketing and membership of the organization.

Porter uniting regional trail system

The town of Porter, often referred to as "the missing link" of the regional trail system, is positioned to open three connector paths that will link Porter County towns and cities to neighboring counties and neighboring states. These newly minted trails will make Porter more accessible to su…