GUEST COMMENTARY: Historical Society apologizes for using “White Christmas” lyric in invite
This holiday season, the folks at the Dorchester Historical Society in Boston thought they had all the “problematic” bases covered.
Month: December 2018
GUEST COMMENTARY: Portage school security is more expensive now
As you know, the Portage Township Schools superintendent and the School Board ended its nearly 20-year relationship with the Portage Police Department back on Sept. 5. But what was it over?
GUEST COMMENTARY: How about a little humility in victory?
The 2018 midterm elections are finally over. Democrats gained control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Republicans increased their narrow majority in the Senate. And Democrats picked up seven new governor positions, narrowing the Republican advant…
New website provides legal help to those with limited means
INDIANAPOLIS — A new website is available to provide legal resources to Indiana residents of limited financial means and help them with civil matters including family, housing, employment and educational services.
Theater fans can explore ‘Holiday Shop’ beginning Dec. 4
There are exciting things happening in a little “theatrical” seasonal shop in Munster.
Home sales rise in October
Sales of existing homes in Northwest Indiana continued their year-over-year rise in October, with 1,003 closings in the seven-county area representing a 2.2 percent increase over the same month a year ago.
Man gets $47,500 to settle excessive force lawsuit against city of Gary and police officer
A man who filed a federal lawsuit in April alleging he was attacked by a former Gary cop because of an affair he had with the officer’s wife reached a financial settlement last month with the city of Gary.
Gov. Holcomb will ask lawmakers for new tools to combat infant mortality in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric Holcomb is preparing to ask the General Assembly to approve new tools for reducing Indiana’s infant mortality rate, which is the worst in the Midwest and seventh highest in the nation.
Indiana Chamber forms Institute for Workforce Excellence to help with hiring
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is concerned that nearly 80 percent of businesses it surveyed across the state said workforce needs are their biggest challenge.
Lake-effect snow slows travel in some areas of Northwest Indiana
Lake-effect snow left many roads in unincorporated Porter County slick early Tuesday and appeared to be slowing travel along the Ind. 49 corridor and on a few other roads in the Region.