Early voting made for late vote counting in Lake County
CROWN POINT — There is bipartisan agreement that Lake County needs to be more quick and efficient in counting the votes in future elections.
Month: November 2018
GUEST COMMENTARY: Threats to ensuring domestic tranquility
I viewed an early screening of the movie “Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer.” One of the producers prefaced the movie by stating: “This is not a movie advocating one way or another about abortion in the U.S.…
Cancer center provides support groups, exercise
MUNSTER — Cancer Resource Centre, 926 Ridge Road, offers free education programs and support groups for those with a cancer diagnosis and their caregivers.
Thank you, Boone Grove Wolves
A big thank you to the Boone Grove Wolves football team and the coaches for a great season. Hold your heads high. You did a great job. Good luck to all of the graduating seniors. Can’t wait for the next…
GUEST COMMENTARY: The significance of Veterans Day
Omar Bradley once called Armistice Day “our day of conscience.” Speaking before the Boston Chamber of Commerce in 1948 to commemorate the end of World War II, the “GI’s General” exhorted his greater audience to reflect both on the tribute…
Griffith goes township shopping
GRIFFITH — Town officials will be shopping this week for newer, cheaper township services.
SUPER-COUPONING: Why wouldn’t brands want many coupons redeemed?
Q: I have read your column many times, and you seem to have the idea that coupon manufactures want as few coupons redeemed as possible. I find that theory absurd. If a coupon manufacturer goes to the expense of printing…
Twin Towers superstructure demolition to start as soon as this week in Merrillville
The glimmering gold Twin Towers have loomed over Northwest Indiana’s busiest intersection since 1972.
Cross Church pastor has special revival in mind
EAST CHICAGO — A revival of the contaminated Calumet neighborhoods could not come soon enough for Pastor Donald Ramirez, a gangbanger-turned-preacher who is moving his church into the north wing of the old Carrie Gosch Elementary School.
Futures File: Natural gas flares higher
As cold weather is descending across much of the United States, the natural gas market has started to heat up, nearing a two-year high. The fuel, which is the most popular source for home heating, is suddenly in high demand…