C.P. police canine fundraiser selling T-shirts and magnets

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Police canine unit is selling T-shirts and magnets as a fundraiser.

Crash in Newton County killed downstate Brazil man, 22

KENTLAND | A 22-year-old man from downstate Brazil was identified as the person killed in the crash involving a semitrailer Friday in Newton County, officials said.

WWll vets recognized tonight at 'Honor Flight' film showing

SCHERERVILLE | Local police and firefighters are inviting area residents to join them in forming an honor line tonight to pay tribute to the World War II veterans attending “Honor Flight – One Final Mission” at AMC Showplace 12 Theater.

Request Rebuilding Together help in Hobart, Lake Station

HOBART | The Hobart-Lake Station Rebuilding Together Committee is reaching out to local residents who need home repairs.

Day of Sharing giveaways set for June 1 at Hobart church

HOBART | Advancing Christ's Kingdom Ministries, 1001 W. 37th Ave., is hosting a Day of Sharing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 1.

Munster High grad performs in musical at White House

MUNSTER | A 2004 Munster High School graduate is performing in a musical at the White House.

North Township Sentimental Journey event slated June 13

HIGHLAND | North Township is hosting a Sentimental Journey lunch and show on June 13.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Destination marketing requires new savvy today

There’s a news story circulating in the destination marketing organization world this month that involves drama and Indiana in the same sentence — and my friends in the industry reach out to me and ask, “Speros, right?”

Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51 — including at least 20 children

MOORE, Okla. | A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, i…

Should all Indiana judges be chosen by a merit commission, the way they are in Lake and St. Joseph counties?

Griffith man was warm, generous

Ned Smith was a generous, hard-working man who was always willing to do things for others, said his granddaughter, Linsey Waterstraat.

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Cat from hoarder house needs a furever home

Sampson is a black and white short hair with beautiful gold eyes. He has been neutered, vaccinated, and tested negative for FIV and Felv. He was born into a hoarder house with 59 other cats. His journey out has been rough, but he can learn to trust people.

Bring a Grandchild Fishing

Kids are invited to bring their favorite grandparent or favorite adult friend to learn how to tie knots, prepare a hook, cast properly and be safe in and around the water.

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Perfect Solutions Home Improvement Specializes in Flood Damage Repairs & Remodeling. Call Now!!

When you are looking for a home improvement service, there are a couple of things that stand out. First, you need a team with experience. Perfect Solutions has been serving the Crown Point, IN area for over 20 years. Perfect Solutions provides home improvement services with honesty, integri…

Red Cedars Museum new home for Woody's Barbershop in Cedar Lake

A one-room school house is also part of the display at the Lake of the Red Cedars Museum.

Red Cedars Museum new home for Woody's Barbershop in Cedar Lake

Woody's Barbershop has been moved to Lake of the Red Cedar Museum in Cedar Lake as its latest attraction.

Red Cedars Museum new home for Woody's Barbershop in Cedar Lake

The barbershop is like a little time capsule of early Cedar Lake. It has its original chair and barber tools as well as barber signs and posters advertising town events from long ago.

MARC CHASE: Threat of secession a warning shot for townships

A collective groan could be heard from Calumet Township recently as a law opening the door for Griffith to leave the township took effect in Indianapolis. Though it might sound ominous to some, the groan has the potential to be the harmony of forced government reform.

HEALTH BRIEFS: Reduced mammogram rates offered

LAPORTE | Several Indiana University Health locations are offering mammograms in May at a $95 discounted rate.

Portage schools to expand pre-kindergarten program

PORTAGE | The Portage Township School Board approved spending $20,000 to expand its pre-kindergarten program into all eight elementary schools this coming school year.

A rundown of information unveiled in Jackson case

Here's a look at key moments this past week in the wrongful death trial in Los Angeles between Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, and concert giant AEG Live LLC, and what is expected at court in the week ahead.

Actresses Maggie Cain and Joanne Dubach in "The Glass Menagerie" Produced by Mary-Arrchie Theatre Company

Actresses Maggie Cain (left to right) and Joanne Dubach play the strained mother and daughter in Mary-Arrchie Theatre Company's remount of "The Glass Menagerie" written by Tennessee Williams and opening Thursday in Chicago.

OFFBEAT: Chesterton actress ready for return of 'Glass Menagerie' in Chicago

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