Missing Kentland man found dead in Newton County ditch
Newton County sheriff’s police said Friday there’s currently no evidence of foul play in the death of a 68-year-old Kentland man found dead late Thursday in a roadside ditch.
Month: January 2019
Accused released without bond in Portage murder-for-hire case
VALPARAISO — The 48-year-old Merrillville woman accused of arranging the killing in a 2012 Portage murder-for-hire case was ordered released from jail without bond while her case proceeds.
Great Lakes icebreaking season kicks off
The U.S. Coast Guard kicked off its annual icebreaking operations on the Great Lakes to ensure that lake freighters can continue to haul iron ore from Minnesota and Michigan to Northwest Indiana’s steel mills and that other maritime commerce can…
Truckers sue Holcomb over increased toll road fees
INDIANAPOLIS — A group of truck drivers is suing Gov. Eric Holcomb over a 35 percent fee increase placed on large trucks that use the Indiana Toll Road.
Wisconsin man arrested in teen’s abduction, parents’ deaths
BARRON, Wis. — A 21-year-old man is jailed in the deaths of a Wisconsin couple he killed because he wanted to kidnap their teenage daughter, investigators said Friday, a day after the girl approached a stranger along a rural road…
Stojic announces run for clerk-treasurer seat
VALPARAISO — Erin Stojic, Highland Clerk-Treasurer’s chief deputy, is running for the Valparaiso Clerk-Treasurer seat.
Crown Point Police sergeant files for city clerk-treasurer
CROWN POINT — Crown Point Police Sgt. Dave Benson is ready for something new.
Murder defendant wants to make theft report against ex-attorney
CROWN POINT — A man charged in a murder-for-hire plot to kill a state witness in 2010 will get to talk to a detective about allegations his former attorney stole money from him.
Routine food inspections halted by US government shutdown
NEW YORK — Routine food inspections aren’t getting done because of the partial government shutdown, but checks of the riskiest foods are expected to resume next week, the Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday.
Lettuce wraps are the perfect low-carb vehicle for chicken
Lettuce wraps are the perfect low-carb vehicle for delicious fillings. We wanted a light but flavor-packed filling and knew an Asian-inspired flavor profile was the way to go.