Portage clerk says city is ‘scrimping’ to make it through the year
PORTAGE — Clerk-treasurer Chris Stidham said this past week the city will be “scrimping” and “struggling financially” to make it through the year.
Month: November 2018
Fraud prevention tools helped Indiana revenue agency halt nearly $10M in improper refunds
INDIANAPOLIS — Identify theft prevention and refund fraud detection programs at the Indiana Department of Revenue helped halt more than $9.7 million in improper payments during the 2018 budget year, according to the state revenue commissioner.
Northwest Indiana campaign donations top $1.5M; incumbents get the lion’s share
Candidates for state legislative and local government races across Northwest Indiana have raked in more than $1.5 million in campaign contributions over last summer and early fall.
PREP FOOTBALL: Lowell QB Igras leads like a fullback
The Lowell football team is going as far in the playoffs as senior quarterback Ethan Igras “wants to take us,” Red Devils coach Keith Kilmer said.
PREP FOOTBALL: Potosky sets the tone for Crown Point defense
MERRILLVILLE — All of Crown Point’s opponents have to plan for senior linebacker Ethan Potosky and know where he is on the field at all times.
PREP FOOTBALL: Connelly helps direct Whiting’s high-powered offenses
Whiting quarterback Steven Connelly directs a run-heavy offense with aplomb, passing for 10 touchdowns and one interception.
PREP FOOTBALL: Merriweather finds his home back at Michigan City
LAPORTE — The roller coaster that has been Detrick Merriweather’s high school career hit another peak Friday night as the Michigan City senior stood victorious on Kiwanis Field, a place that the running back used to call home.
MEN’S BASKETBALL: Valparaiso’s big men brimming with potential
Valparaiso is the only men’s basketball team in the Missouri Valley Conference with two 7-footers, Jaume Sorolla and Derrik Smits, on its roster.
Region’s Boy Scouts to honor Jeff Strack
MUNSTER — As a young boy, Jeff Strack earned badges for participating in scouting programs. On Wednesday, the Indiana Grocery Group CEO and president will be honored by the Boys Scouts of America, Pathway to Adventure Council, at the 26th…
Grimmer Middle School choir Carnegie-bound
SCHERERVILLE — When Grimmer Middle School Choir Director Kristen Marsh received an email inviting her choir students to perform at Carnegie Hall, she thought it was a hoax.