State Rep. Chris Chyung is in Griffith’s corner on the township service controversy
State Rep. Chris Chyung, D-Dyer, is drafting legislation to let Griffith control its own township services.
Month: November 2018
Convicted felon charged in string of Griffith store burglaries
CROWN POINT — A convicted felon was arrested Monday on allegations he committed a string of smash-and-grab burglaries at Griffith businesses.
Specialty stores offer toys for every style of play
As stores ramp up their holiday promotions and another season of gift giving is upon us, local retailers are stocking their shelves with the hottest toys on the market.
Doctor from LaPorte killed in Chicago hospital shooting memorialized through fundraiser, funeral services Friday
Loved ones will come together Friday morning to remember the doctor from LaPorte who was killed in the Mercy Hospital shooting in Chicago Nov. 19.
Rita Moreno joins Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ film
NEW YORK — Rita Moreno’s portrayal of Anita in the classic 1961 film “West Side Story” won her an Oscar. Now, she has a different part in a remake directed by Steven Spielberg.
Marshall J. Gardner Center of the Arts to show water plants exhibit
Lake Michigan left Northwest Indiana with a marshy landscape where a diversity of aquatic plants thrive.
Gov. Holcomb promises no new interstate tolls in Indiana during his administration
INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric Holcomb will not take action to toll Indiana’s interstate highways during his tenure in office, a decision that a key Region lawmaker believes betrays the goals of the state road funding plan Holcomb enacted last spring.
Woman seeks work release while awaiting trial in burglary tied to stepsister’s rape
CROWN POINT — Alexis Lietz, the woman accused of plotting a burglary that led to her stepsister’s rape at their Hammond residence, is seeking work-release privileges while being detained in Lake County Community Corrections.
Date incorrect for Franciscan Health open house
The new Franciscan Health Michigan City hospital holds its open house from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 8.
Police seek tips about driver of stolen white Dodge Challenger used to ram 2 police cars
GRIFFITH — Police asked for tips Thursday after recovering a stolen white Dodge Challenger used to ram two Griffith police cars and elude Munster police in a separate case.