Autumn leaves provide a gorgeous free show in the Region
Brilliant colors of fall are just around the corner.
Month: October 2018
News briefs: Annual pet blessing to take place in Valparaiso
Historic preservation commission
California man arrested in Porter County with 12 pounds of suspected heroin
VALPARAISO — A California man, caught with 12 pounds of suspected heroin in the trunk of his vehicle, is facing Level 2 felony drug dealing charges.
Studies finding psychedelics reverse depression
MADISON, Wis. — Alan Ferguson’s depression became so severe this spring, he quit his job, gave away his dog and planned to end his life. None of the medications he had tried eased his despair.
Judge to ex-Lake Central teacher: ‘What you did was darn bad to use this substance in a classroom’
CROWN POINT — “You are only 24 years old. What you did was darn bad to use this substance in a classroom,” Judge Salvador Vasquez said as he sentenced Samantha Cox to one year of probation for possession of cocaine.
East Chicago nurse survives breast cancer, inspires patients with her story
EAST CHICAGO — The elderly woman was sweating, looking like she was about to faint. Eileen Mason jumped into action.
18th Street makes one of nation’s best beers, according to Men’s Journal
The national magazine Men’s Journal named 18th Street Brewery’s Hunter Vanilla Double Milk Stout as one of the 50 best beers in America.
Rumored trucker protest over increased fares on toll road doesn’t materialize in increased traffic elsewhere
Extra police patrols in Porter and LaPorte counties found only a slight increase in traffic on east-west roads despite Friday’s big increase in rates for trucks using the Indiana Toll Road.
Man charged with urinating inside Valparaiso business near where he works
VALPARAISO — A 55-year-old man is accused of urinating into an insurance company located in the same Valparaiso strip mall where he works.
Why does my back hurt? Part 2
There are as many treatments for back pain as there are causes of back pain. In part one of this column, I explored the various reasons for back pain. In this column, the various treatments available are explored.