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There are good things happening in Northwest Indiana, some which are happening right here in Burns Harbor.

Michigan City, New Buffalo wrestle with low Lake Michigan water level

MICHIGAN CITY | Record low levels on Lake Michigan have left waterfront communities in the region and throughout the Great Lakes scrambling to save their summer boating seasons.

MITCH BARLOGA: Blueways blossoming in Northwest Indiana

I first introduced you to our growing “blueways” network back in 2011. Since then a tidal wave of progress has swept over the Calumet region, and as our warmer days approach, it’s high time to highlight the great progress in water trail development in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties.

Driver who hit cars in Porter County facing DUI count

WESTCHESTER TOWNSHIP | A Kentucky man reportedly crashed into two cars in Porter County en route to his drunken driving arrest east of Michigan City.

Trail Creek barrier shields Lake Michigan from 'disaster'

MICHIGAN CITY | One invasive species that has plagued Lake Michigan for years is less likely to continue to spread locally.

Second suspect arrested in Valpo, Portage burglary spree

VALPARAISO | Police believe a 19-year-old Jackson Township man aided a Valparaiso tattoo shop owner in carrying out a monthlong string of burglaries.

Car hit by train in E.C. after driver allegedly evaded gates

EAST CHICAGO | A Trail Creek woman was charged Thursday morning after allegedly driving around downed railroad tracks in East Chicago, police said.

DOUG ROSS: Politicians have a lot to learn from constituents

At each event I attended last week, the theme of collaboration was a common thread. State and national politics were excluded, of course.

State: Michigan City latex solution spill contained

MICHIGAN CITY | The accidental release of 1,500 gallons of a latex solution into a ditch leading to Trail Creek has been contained, a spokesman for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management said.

State increasing salmon stocking in local waters this fall

The Little Calumet River, Salt Creek and Trail Creek are among the waterways to be stocked with salmon by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources this fall, the state announced Monday.

No charges against ex-marshal

TRAIL CREEK | Prosecutors will not pursue charges against Paul Schoof, who was town marshal in Trail Creek when Indiana State Police began investigating possible criminal allegations against him.

Trail Creek marshal resigns

TRAIL CREEK | Paul Schoof has stepped down as town marshal in Trail Creek as Indiana State Police continue to investigate allegations of possible criminal misconduct against him.