Month: February 2019
Thursday’s local high school schedule
The schedule of high school games in Northwest Indiana on Thursday Feb. 28, 2019.
Firefighters rescue dog from frozen lake
LAKE DALECARLIA — Firefighters came to the aid of a dog in distress, rescuing the family pet from harm’s way.
Staffing shortage prolongs criminal cases, Porter prosecutor says
VALPARAISO — The Porter County Council has approved hiring an additional court manager for the prosecutor’s office, half the number Prosecutor Gary Germann said is needed to run his office more efficiently.
Sully, George H.W. Bush's beloved service dog, gets a new job in the U.S. Navy
Sully, a service dog who gained fame for his loyal companionship to President George H.W. Bush, has received a new assignment: Providing “support, comfort and cheer” to vets and their families at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Cent…
Cubs’ Hamels adjusts to veteran status, aims for fresh start
SURPRISE, Ariz. — Coming off a pair of difficult seasons, Cole Hamels decided to make some major changes to his winter workouts.
82-year-old Gary driver charged with OWI in church bus crash
HAMMOND — An 82-year-old was slurring his speech and had bloodshot eyes the night he crashed a church bus with 47 children and adults on board, sending five to the hospital, police said.
Docs: Martinsville Police chief charged with theft added extra sick days
Authorities began investigating Martinsville Police Chief Matthew Long in January, Indiana State Police say.
Diversity study shows uneven progress in college sports hiring
A diversity report released Wednesday on college sports showed slow, uneven progress in improving racial and gender hiring practices.